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The official name of Netherland is "Koninkrijk der Nederlanden" ("Kingdom of the Netherlands"). Dutch people call it shortly "Nederland". "Nederland" consists of two words, "Neder" and "land". "Neder" is an old word for Low. The word "land" requires no further explanation.
"Netherlands" thus literally translates to "Low Lands", and that's exactly what it is, as the biggest part of it is below or just above sea level.
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∙ 8y agoThe Netherlands named their settlement New Amsterdam (Amsterdam is a large city in the Netherlands). When it became English, the English renamed it New York (after the city of York in England).
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∙ 14y agoEngland took New Netherlands and the king renamed it in honor of the Duke of York.
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∙ 13y agoBy becoming New York.
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What was originally called New Netherland?
New York.
Originally called New Netherland?
New York.
Which state was once called New Netherland?
New York.
Where was originally called New Netherland?
New York.
New York used to be a dutch colony called what?
New Netherland.
What was New York called before the big apple?
new netherland
Who is the current leader of new netherland?
No one man is. It is now called New York.
When did New Netherland end?
New Netherland ended in 1674.
Who was a huge owner of estate in new netherland?
Wealthy Landowners are called Patroons.
What is the leaders name of new netherland?
Thomas Netherland
Who was New Netherland led by?
New Netherland was led by Peter Minuit In 1626
When did New Netherland Company end?
New Netherland Company ended in 1618.
