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Cause in Netherlands (Holland) they have many dams and city are named with dam at the end of their name. So they named their ships after cities, dams, and of points of compass.
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What European power had claims in north America and in the Caribbean?
Spain, France, England, Holland, Sweden and Portugal all had claims in both North America and the Caribbean.
What services are offered by Holland America?
The services offered by Holland America are classified as cruise ship services. They provide great vacation packages and themed cruise trips all over the world.
Were viking ships dangerous to sail in?
No, the ships were built quite strong. Some of them sailed all the way to America.
Where did Holland get its name?
Actually, holland did not used to be the name of the country. It was the name of the province that lies in the west of present Holland. The country itself was called the United Netherlands. But all the trade and exploring commenced in the province of Holland, so when traders went to other countries and said they were from 'Holland' The others thought that was the name of the country. It kinda grew on us. The name 'Holland' itself for the province most likely comes from the vikings after fighting several wars with them. Interesting fact, The province Holland is now divided in two separate provinces. South-Holland and North-Holland.
Are Dutch Holland?
Dutch is the name of the language and the people of the Netherlands. Holland is the name of a region in the Netherlands, though the name Holland is often mistakenly used to refer to all of the country.
What is the location of holland?
Holland is a region in the Netherlands, though the name Holland is often incorrectly used to refer to all of the Netherlands. It is in western Europe, to the west of Germany and the north of Belgium, across the North sea from England.
Who said goodnight mr and mrs America and all the ships at sea?
Walter-Winchell
When did Slave ships became illegal in America?
Slavery became illegal to all americans in 1888.Slave ships technically aren't illegal even today.
What is the biggest cruise ship terminal in the world?
As of 2007, The Carnival Corporation and all of its sister companies like Princess, P&O, Cunard, Holland America, Seabourne, Costa and Windstar - is the largest cruise line in the world. Learn more at leadership.com
How is parana pine used?
So ships don't have to go all the way around So America
Do Holland america cruises require passports?
Holland America provides cruises to a variety of locations, most of which do require passengers to have a passport. The cruise line recommends that all guests have a valid passport, with an expiration date more than six months beyond the date of the cruise.
Is Holland in the city of Amsterdam?
No, the city of Amsterdam is in the province of North Holland (or Noord-Holland in Dutch), in the country of the Netherlands.
