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What does the saying God created the world but the Dutch created Holland mean?
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The saying that the Dutch built Holland means that a portion of the country was man made. According to Wikipedia: about 1/5 land (about 7,000 km²) was created from land reclamation.
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Where abouts in the world is Amsterdam?
Southwestern Holland is the relative location of Amsterdam.
What year was Holland invaded during World War 2?
May 1940.
What dutch compony is one of the largest electronic componies in the world?
Phillips of Eindhoven.
How do you say good luck in Dutch Creole?
There's actually no such language as "Dutch Creole". The word creole refers to a type of language that results from the combination of two completely different parent languages. There are more than 100 different creolized languages in the world, so you would have to specify which one you're talking about.If you're not sure, here is a list of the most commonly spoken Dutch Creoles in the world:BerbiceSkepiNegerhollandsPetjoJavindoCeylon DutchMohawk DutchJersey Dutch ("Negro Dutch")Albany Dutch
What language do people in amsterdam speak?
Dutch is the most spoken language in Amsterdam; English is second.Yes, they do.Just like the rest of the country they speak Dutch. However, you are also able to speak English.dutch of course
How do you say lets go Holland in dutch?
"Hup Holland" if u wana say lets go Holland in terms of the World Cup
What European country did Japan take Indonesia from during world war 2?
The Dutch East Indies (Holland).
What player has represented Holland the most number of times in World Cup?
It is the Dutch goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar.
When did holland enter world war 2?
Holland was neutral until invaded by Germany on May 10, 1940. Although Holland was swiftly occupied by the Germans, a Dutch government-in-exile was established in Great Britain, and Holland became an Allied country until the end of the war.
What was the Liberation of Holland?
The Liberation of Holland will always be one of the most important moments in the history of World War II for Canadian Soldiers. As a result of their efforts, the German invasion of the Netherlands was reversed and the Dutch people were freed once more.
Is delft in Dutch?
No, its in Holland also known as The Netherlands. The town of Delft is the home and name-sake of world renowned blue & white Delftware pottery.
Are all the people from the Netherlands Dutch?
Yes. the demonym for people from The Netherlands is Dutch. Note: People from the Netherlands are called Dutch, but Hollandshould not be used as the name of the country. Holland technically is the name of a region of the Netherlands, and is not the name of the country itself.
Is holand called netherland also?
Strictly speaking, no. Holland is a region of the Netherlands, not the whole country. People often incorrectly use Holland to refer to the The Netherlands as they don't know that they are not the same.
Where do you get the most cheese?
Oh, that's easy. It's Holland, or the Netherlands. People speak Dutch there. The country that is the largest producer of cheese in the world is the United States. See Related Links.
What are some of the influences the Dutch have made on Australian culture?
Dutch seamen first mapped the Australian coastline. As a result, Australia was once known as New Holland. Today, there are still many Dutch newspapers and organizations that were formed following a migration after World War II. Influences are also felt in diverse areas like football.
Has your Holland ever hosted the World Cup?
Holland have never hosted the FIFA World Cup.
Did Holland help fight the American Revolution?
Holland had no direct involvement in the American revolution. However the Dutch (Netherlands also being considered "Holland") had lent out a considerable amount of money to the Americans during this war.
