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- Holland - Wikipedia
Holland is a geographical region [3] and former province on the western coast of the Netherlands [3] From the 10th to the 16th century, Holland proper was a unified political region within the Holy Roman Empire as a county ruled by the counts of Holland
- Is Holland the Same Place as the Netherlands? | Britannica
People often use the terms "Holland" and "the Netherlands" interchangeably, but they don’t match up exactly The official name of the northwestern European land of tulips and windmills is "Koninkrijk der Nederlanden," or Kingdom of the Netherlands
- The difference between the Netherlands and Holland
So do you say ‘Holland’ or ‘the Netherlands’? Many people outside of the country have no clue, and even for Dutch people the difference isn’t always clear
- Holland vs The Netherlands: What’s The Difference?
“Holland” specifically refers to the two provinces of North Holland and South Holland The confusion arises from historical prominence, but using “Holland” to describe the whole country overlooks the diversity of the other provinces
- 5 Best Things To Do In Downtown Holland, Michigan
The best things to do in Holland, Michigan are downtown in the historic district with Dutch architecture, shops, and restaurants
- Why Is The Netherlands Called Holland?
Many people wonder why The Netherlands is also called Holland Discover the real reason behind the two names, when the change happened, and how the Dutch use them today
- Holland - New World Encyclopedia
Holland is a region in the central-western part of The Netherlands It originated in the early twelfth century as a fief 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 (1581–1795)
- Holland vs. Netherlands: Tricky Naming for Different Places
Although Holland has become colloquially synonymous with the Netherlands (and the Dutch government even uses Holland com as its official travel website), it's actually just a region of the northwestern European country
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