Which country is informally known as Holland?
Correct answer: Netherlands
Mars 4
Turquoise lady, native dutch often still refer to their country as Holland.
MagsElber
So where did the name Holland come from?
Player #10303748
Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao are also islands in the Caribbean within the Kingdom of The Netherlands. Each of these islands has an autonomous status within the Kingdom.
Lousha
In Hungarian it's actually called Hollandia.
mac
I seem to recall a question here where both were offered - I chose Netherlands and was counted wrong.
Mel
MY PARENTS WENT TO CURACAO ON A CRUISE AND LOVED IT. THEY SAID IT WAS A CUTE CHARMING TOW N. THE PEOPLE THERE HAD BLUE GRAY EYES AND LIGHT HAIR.
Kiss
Aside from they are the tallest, they're also one of the happiest people on earth, as well as the kindest! That's based on my experience because I have a Dutch boyfriend for almost 20 years already (this year), and I so love him so much @Henk Bontjer (HAM Bontjer). ♥️♥️♥️💋💋💋😋😘😛🤗😚😍🙃💖💘💕🥰
Rob
Rick-N-Bacher, read my answer on her question
Rob
MagsElber, two provinces with the most important cities are called North- and South- Holland
TJ SISTA
That's on my bucket list 😎.
sotiriyesigye75@gmail.co
and they are the tallest
Nono
Player #10303748, don't forget saint marteen
Donna
I had no idea that Holland was NOT a country! This is really informative!
Yomi
Well we learnt about lots of countries especially Netherlands my maths/history teacher spelt Netherlands with Holland then somehow it came into my memory ever so lol.
Yomi
How did I know this? Well in my school my maths/history teacher told us about like football and how they were playing from different counties.
Rick-N-Bacher
MagsElber, I think it was named after the Tunnel
Guillermo Jr.
... as long as there are no arguments about "football" vs. "soccer".. I'm good