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The Netherlands were part of the Spanish Netherlands and gained independence in a war that lasted from 1568 till 1648 (with a break).
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Belgium was once part of which country?
The Netherlands. Belgium became an independent country on October 4, 1830. Prior to that it has changed hands many times. The Eastern part was once the Bishopric of Liege, which was part of Germany. The western part was once Burgundian, then the 'Spanish Netherlands', then the 'Austrian Netherlands'. Various parts were once French, and during the Napoleonic wars (up to 1815) the whole of what is now Belgium was part of France.
Is Great Britain part of the Netherlands?
No, the Netherlands is a separate country
What country was once a colony of the Netherlands's?
Indonesia
Which country is known as 'land of tulips'?
The Netherlands, once known as Holland.
Is Netherlands part of the US?
No! The Netherlands is an independent country in West-Europe!
Is curacao a country?
Curacao is a country. It is part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, together with Aruba, St. Martin, and the Netherlands.
Is Finland part of the Netherlands?
No, Finland is not part of the Netherlands. Finland is its own independent country located in Northern Europe, while the Netherlands is a separate country located in Western Europe.
Is a Dutch passport from Holland or the Netherlands?
Although people often use both names to refer to the same place Holland is in fact just a part of the Netherlands, not the whole country. So a Dutch passport is from the Netherlands, as that is the country. Holland is not a country, just a part of the country. So if someone comes from Holland or another part of the Netherlands, they will have a Dutch passport.
What continent is Holland a part of?
There is a South Holland and a North Holland province in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is in Europe.Holland is a province (actually two provinces) of the Netherlands, a country located in Europe (the Netherlands itself is sometimes also referred to as Holland).
Which is not part of the UK wales or Scotland or the Netherlands?
The Netherlands (Holland) is an independent country on the European mainland.
What country is the city of Roemond located in?
southeastern part of the Netherlands.
What continent is Holland in?
Holland (a part of the Netherlands) is located in the continent of Europe.
