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"The Netherlands" or "Holland"??? Or BOTH?
I have a question: Why does that country have two different names: Holland, and The Netherlands? I heard that "Nederlands" is "Dutch" in Dutch so, that's why I call it "The Netherlands". But, what I'm curious about is WHY are there two different names? And where do they both originate from? Most people that I know who know about teh country call it "Holland" but, most directories and search engines (like Yahoo) have it listed as either "The Netherlands" or "Netherlands". Is there any "right" or "wrong" way of mentioning this country or are both accepted EVERYWHERE? If so, why would there be a wrong way of mentioning/indicating it? All help on this would be GREATLY appreaciated!
Both are right and acceptable. I think that the Netherlands is a more historical name, based on the region rather than just a country.
but i'm not sure, so i'm interested in what others have to say...
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| Originally posted by Tranex02 Both are right and acceptable. I think that the Netherlands is a more historical name, based on the region rather than just a country. but i'm not sure, so i'm interested in what others have to say... |
Both go
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| Originally posted by Blik it is exactly the opposite, The Netherlands is the right name, Holland is based on a region in the country. I actually don't care how you call it, I use both |
The Netherlands or Holland...
what about that we are Dutch 
LISTEN CAREFULLY I SHALL SAY THIS ONLY ONCE ( hehe )
When the name Holland is used instead of
The Netherlands, it actually refers to the two Western coastal provinces, North and South Holland, which have played an important role in the country's history, and that centuries ago the North-West of the Netherlands was covered with trees... That's where the name Holland comes from; "holt-land", which means woodland... and that The Netherlands is one of Europe's smallest and most densely populated countries.
Both its people and their language are known to English-speakers as Dutch, a name derived from Deutsch, meaning German. The name 'Netherland' is derived from the Dutch word 'neder' meaning 'low', and the term Low Countries is used collectively for Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, a reference to the low-lying nature of the land.
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| Originally posted by jploveparade LISTEN CAREFULLY I SHALL SAY THIS ONLY ONCE ( hehe ) When the name Holland is used instead of The Netherlands, it actually refers to the two Western coastal provinces, North and South Holland, which have played an important role in the country's history, and that centuries ago the North-West of the Netherlands was covered with trees... That's where the name Holland comes from; "holt-land", which means woodland... and that The Netherlands is one of Europe's smallest and most densely populated countries. Both its people and their language are known to English-speakers as Dutch, a name derived from Deutsch, meaning German. The name 'Netherland' is derived from the Dutch word 'neder' meaning 'low', and the term Low Countries is used collectively for Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, a reference to the low-lying nature of the land. |
Dutch people:
Proud of our history, looking forward to the future!
-tolerant
-reliable
-world orientated
-smart
-coffeeshops 
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| Originally posted by jploveparade Dutch people: Proud of our history, looking forward to the future! -tolerant -reliable -world orientated -smart -coffeeshops |
ehhhh Germans invented techno, we made it into trance
NL=Trance
PVD=Trance
PVD=Germany
if so:
NL = Germany hehe
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| Originally posted by Blik it is exactly the opposite, The Netherlands is the right name, Holland is based on a region in the country. |
...that was funny.
I'll put some weed in your handbags if you like
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| Originally posted by jploveparade Dutch people: Proud of our history, looking forward to the future! -tolerant -reliable -world orientated -smart -coffeeshops |
It's available at 1600 locations (one coffeshop for 10000 people hehe)
What's 'legal' isnt interesting!
But we all smoke sometimes I guess
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| Originally posted by jploveparade What's 'legal' isnt interesting! |
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| Originally posted by jploveparade -tolerant -reliable -world orientated |
"
Go Europe!!!!!
except for us in britain, who are only part of europe as and when it suits us
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| Originally posted by tu_face except for us in britain, who are only part of europe as and when it suits us |
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| Originally posted by jploveparade ehhhh Germans invented techno, we made it into trance |
Germans were the first people to do Electronic music i.e Kraftwerk. even though I keep about 10 miles from that stuff.
tiesto14 whilst people in Detriot were making their Detriot Techno, germans were doing European Techno , and British people were making Acid House.
I too have heard Techno came from Detroit too. Maybe it's because I live in the U.S. hehe. Does anyone know for sure?
No offense, but Americans always think everything is based out of the US. Your not trying to be ignorant, Im sure, its the way the American media covers issues and stories i think?! And don't get me wrong Detriot, Chicago and NY were there as the music started but I beleive it actually STARTED in Germany.
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| Originally posted by Te Ka No offense, but Americans always think everything is based out of the US. Your not trying to be ignorant, Im sure, its the way the American media covers issues and stories i think?! And don't get me wrong Detriot, Chicago and NY were there as the music started but I beleive it actually STARTED in Germany. |
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