2007-12-18 00:05:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
In one of 1433, 1548, 1581 or 1648 depending on how much of a Dutch nationalist you are.
2007-12-18 00:11:22 · answer #1 · answered by rosbif 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There was a mix-up long ago. Let me explain:
Before the group of provinces got together to collectively become the Netherlands, they were all known by their separate names. In the west was Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland (North and South Holland respectively) which were very involved with trade all over the world, so the name 'Holland' got out and around and into the vocabulary of many countries. Then the various provinces got together under one monarchy and decided to collectively name themselves the Low Country, or Neder land. The English for this was nether lands (nether being older English for low) and this became The Netherlands. There are still 2 provinces with the name Holland in them.
2007-12-18 00:22:34 · answer #2 · answered by Orla C 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Holland is merely a part of the Netherlands but the 2 are often confused because of people's ignorance.
Just like the yanks confuse England as meaning the same as Britain (or UK).
2007-12-18 03:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by dougiebhoy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, the netherlands refer to the full region, being below sea level
Holland was a county of the Holy Roman Empire, ruled by the Count of Holland, and later became the dominant province of the Republic of the Seven United Provinces
Holland comes from Holt land (wooded land)
2007-12-18 00:41:28 · answer #4 · answered by Experto Credo 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I thought Holland was part of the Netherlands, just as Kent is part of England
2007-12-18 00:14:39 · answer #5 · answered by JohnnyOneLung 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I expect it was before the second world war. I have no idea but it could be 1910ish.
Looked into it a bit more and the area may have been a part of the united kingdom of Netherlands much earlier.
2007-12-21 22:30:33 · answer #6 · answered by j_emmans 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Holland is the Netherlands,the Netherlands are Holland.Different titles for the same country.
2007-12-18 00:56:14 · answer #7 · answered by Woody 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
The Drunken Fool and rosbif are correct.
Check out
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holland
2007-12-18 00:13:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Common confusion but this may help you solve the riddle
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Netherlands_(terminology)
One and the same.
2007-12-20 04:00:45 · answer #9 · answered by frankie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two are separate, but commonly confused.
2007-12-18 00:08:01 · answer #10 · answered by The Drunken Fool 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋