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Netherlands
This category covers questions about the Netherlands, also known as Holland, and its 12 provinces. The word "Dutch" is used to refer to the people, language, and anything related to the Netherlands. The country itself operates under a parliamentary democratic constitutional monarchy.
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What are the names of Netherland explorers?
In the 16th century Abel Tasman (who had Tasmania named after him) discovered New Zealand among others. Willem Barentsz tried to find a northern route to Asia and discovered Spitsbergen in the 17th century.
Assuming you are referring to the Netherlands as a whole, not just the Holland geographical section of the country...
The Netherlanders are listed as having some 523 cars/trucks/etc. per 1000 people. With a 2006 population of 6,065,459, that means they have around 3.17 million cars. Just a very rough estimate based on available data.
When did Holland change its name to the Netherlands?
it never really was changed. Holland is just another name for The Netherlands!!!!
edit: In fact it was the other way around (more or less)
Before 1814, this is when The Kingdom of the Netherlands was grounded, the people in the western part of nowadays Netherlands called themselves Hollanders. Since most foreigners met only sailors from this area they believed everybody living between Germany, France and the Northsea were Hollanders.
So Holland became a part of The Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1814, there are still 2 provinces in the western part of the Netherlands called North-Holland and South-Holland, which are the 2 most important provinces based on the amount of citizens and global companies, Amsterdam the capital is in North-Holland, Rotterdam with the greatest harbor in the world and The Hague, the city where the government is settled are in South-Holland.
Is Holland a state or a country?
There is a city named Holland in Michigan, U.S.A.
However, the city of Holland, Michigan, is named for Holland, which is a region of the Netherlands. The name "Holland" is often used as a shorthand for the entire country of the Netherlands.
In the Netherlands it's summer (hot?) officially from 21 may to 21 September (I think).
How far is Chicago from nigeria?
Driving from downtown Chicago (State&Madison) to the Mile 0 of the Trans-Canada Highway (east end of St. John's, Newfoundland's capital, is a 2,548 miles. It will of course be a bit less "as the bird flies".
Is the Netherlands bigger than the United Kingdom?
Strictly speaking: No. Although often confused, Holland is a region within the country 'the Netherlands'
If by holland you mean the country 'the Netherlands', then the answer is yes. It is about 25% larger than Belgium.
Why is Nigeria called Nigeria who named it?
The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was coined by Flora Shaw, the future wife of Baron Lugard, a British colonial administrator, in the late 19th century.
How does government work in Holland?
Holland has a king. However, the country is known as a parliamentary representative democracy as well as a constitutional monarchy. This means that the monarchy does not have complete control over the country.
What is the oldest city in the Netherlands?
After research in 2005, the city of Nijmegen declared that Nijmegen is the oldest city in the Netherlands. Whether Nijmegen, Maastricht or Voorburg is the oldest city depends on your definition of city. Usually it means that inhabitants lived in the place uninterrupted and that the city is a Municipium. Which means that it got official Roman city rights.
It's estimated that Nijmegen, in Latin known as 'Novio Magus' (literally new market, indicating that it was used as a trading town), exists since year 5, because it celebrated it 2000th birthday in 2005.
What part of the Netherlands is known as Holland?
The whole of Netherlands is sometimes referred to as Holland. However, the original area that was Holland makes up two provinces of Netherlands which are North and South Holland. They are located on the West Coast of the Netherlands. See the link below.
How many lakes does Nigeria have?
For official and management purpose, there are only but 6 River Basins in Nigeria, whereas the actual River Basins are more than 6. For example, Anambra - Imo River Basin, consists of 2 different standard river basins.
Can you give a bath to a Netherland Dwarf?
yes but after dry it qukly befor it get cold becase if it does it will die
How did the Netherlands expand their land?
I'm not entirely sure what you mean by "enlarge their borders" so I'll give answers to the 3 contexts i am at this point able to interpret it on :D
1. in the sense of our actual growth geological measure: we don't go anywhere further than this, confined by all other countries, unless one counts the north sea area near rotterdam port towards actual dutch borders (which i don't :D), and also confined by actual international rules that limit about any country in the western world to conquer more, Netherlands will not very likely ever grow bigger again
2. a historical sense of "enlarge their borders" as in: infiltrating, and colonizing oarts of the planet that never belonged to the Netherlands...
well, being close to great Britain and being tradesman by blood, they tended to provide and be financially supported by the English through their tradesmanship, early by trading Asian native spices, later by trading slaves from Africa to work in the then new America (sad but true)
which roughly (and fairly blunty said) concludes: the Netherlands got the money for progressing into one of the technological and finanancial leaders of the western world by providing the English in world domination, and eventually ended up playing a huge part of colonization of the Americas (which includes, even eludes the slave trafficking of African natives on a massive scale)
3. (a bit far fetched, but one never knows) in a sense of recent politic successes towards right-wing politics and the stronger growing introlerance towards immigrants, one could say we enlarged our borders in a symbolic matter... as to why, it's ahrd to answer, fact is dutch citizen quality of life in terms of safety has had a big dent by disturbing incidents which in the majority of the cases turned out to be the result of actions by quite unadapted immigrants (either by chance or by social isolation), which resulted into a huge decrease of trust in the multicultural society the country has been living in, pitching more and more people towards right-wing ideals
What country is between Luxembourg and the Netherlands?
Germany lies between Denmark and Switzerland.
Where does the last name holland come from?
It could be anywhere but I'm going to give you the answer you are looking for and say presumably The Netherlands.
Where do netherland dwarf rabbits live?
Netherland dwarfs are often sold at local pet stores. You can find this out buy simply Googling "local pet stores that sell rabbits." You can call or search the stores' websites to find out if they sell Netherlands.
You can also get a Netherland from a breeder. You can find Netherland breeders at the following link below. You can also find Netherlands on websites such as Craigslist, Hoobly.com, or Ubokia.com.
Is Arabic spoken in the Netherlands?
No. By and large, most residents in Holland speak Dutch (and English as a second language). A minority of Dutch citizens and residents have an Arab background (if they come from Morocco or Algeria) and can speak Arabic.
Why did King Charles ll want to sieze new Netherlands from the Dutch?
Because the Dutch (New Netherland) colony was a threat to England because of its trade. It was also a threat cause of the dutch's expanding settlements and it's location.
What did the emergence of new England new France new Spain and new Netherlands in the Americas show?
influence of European settlement in north and south America
What is the official name of holland?
The Netherlands is, contrary to popular belief, not another name for Holland. Holland is in fact a region within the Netherlands but not even literally. You have northern Holland and southern Holland. Whilst the term is commonly used to refer to the whole country, this is incorrect and should be avoided.
