Holland vs the Netherlands

Betonov · 02-08-13, 02:43 AM

Now there's something I never knew

Holland is not the Netherlands, it's a part of Netherlands.
And the Pensilvania Dutch are actually Deutch

And EU members in the Carribean

Herr-Berbunch · 02-08-13, 02:56 AM

I did. I'd forgotten about the Dutch/Deutch though. And the EU/Caribbean I only found out a couple of months ago.

The only things I know about Slovenia though are it has a tiny coast (don't start that again) and a disproportional amount of boat builders, it has a lake called Bled, some mountains, and some corrupt politicians - just like everywhere else.

HunterICX · 02-08-13, 04:39 AM

Don't forget our mounted regiments!

HunterICX

The Enigma · 02-08-13, 05:24 AM

It's a common made mistake to refer to The Netherlands using the word 'Holland'.

We actually have to regions with the name 'Holland' in it: Noordholland and
Zuidholland (North Holland and South Holland).

Noordholland

Zuidholland

BossMark · 02-08-13, 06:36 AM

Its all double Dutch to me

Oberon · 02-08-13, 06:46 AM

I found out the Holland vs Netherland thing a while back, I think it was in conversation with Keab42.

Red October1984 · 02-08-13, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BossMark

Its all double Dutch to me

I see what you did there.

TFatseas · 02-08-13, 12:10 PM

Our Holland is better than your Holland.

Skybird · 02-08-13, 12:17 PM

And I thought after Mali the French now were taking Amsterdam.

The Enigma · 02-08-13, 01:11 PM

Do you mean New Amsterdam?

Jimbuna · 02-08-13, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Enigma

It's a common made mistake to refer to The Netherlands using the word 'Holland'.

We actually have to regions with the name 'Holland' in it: Noordholland and
Zuidholland (North Holland and South Holland).

Noordholland

Zuidholland

And my sons shiping company Holland America have two ships of identical names:

Nordam

Zuiderdam

Sailor Steve · 02-08-13, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TFatseas

Our Holland is better than your Holland.

I was married in Holland.

The 'Holland' section of Salt Lake City's International Peace Gardens.

mapuc · 02-08-13, 05:36 PM

The only two things I can say about the Netherlands is this

1 It's very beautiful country

2. The women is so attractive

3. When I can afford it, I will return to this beautiful country with it's attractive women

Markus

kraznyi_oktjabr · 02-08-13, 06:03 PM

Not news. My teacher in elementary school expected us to be able to draw map of Europe with countries, major cities, mountains, seas, lakes and rivers appropriately marked. World map had to have countries and continents right. I spent sometime with world atlas...

frau kaleun · 02-08-13, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kraznyi_oktjabr

Not news. My teacher in elementary school expected us to be able to draw map of Europe with countries, major cities, mountains, seas, lakes and rivers appropriately marked. World map had to have countries and continents right. I spent sometime with world atlas...

We never had to do that but I grew up with a love of collecting and studying maps - have always had at least a couple of general atlases on the shelf as well as more specific ones for various places or historical eras.

However I gave up on keeping track of Europe when Czechoslovakia disappeared.

02-08-13, 02:43 AM	#1
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Holland vs the Netherlands Now there's something I never knew Holland is not the Netherlands, it's a part of Netherlands. And the Pensilvania Dutch are actually Deutch And EU members in the Carribean

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	I did. I'd forgotten about the Dutch/Deutch though. And the EU/Caribbean I only found out a couple of months ago. The only things I know about Slovenia though are it has a tiny coast (don't start that again) and a disproportional amount of boat builders, it has a lake called Bled, some mountains, and some corrupt politicians - just like everywhere else. __________________

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The Enigma Seer of visions Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Under the surface Posts: 2,315 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	It's a common made mistake to refer to The Netherlands using the word 'Holland'. We actually have to regions with the name 'Holland' in it: Noordholland and Zuidholland (North Holland and South Holland). Noordholland Zuidholland __________________

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BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Its all double Dutch to me __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I found out the Holland vs Netherland thing a while back, I think it was in conversation with Keab42.

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TFatseas Medic Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 166 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	Our Holland is better than your Holland.

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,603 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	And I thought after Mali the French now were taking Amsterdam. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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The Enigma Seer of visions Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Under the surface Posts: 2,315 Downloads: 31 Uploads: 0	Do you mean New Amsterdam? __________________

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mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	The only two things I can say about the Netherlands is this 1 It's very beautiful country 2. The women is so attractive 3. When I can afford it, I will return to this beautiful country with it's attractive women Markus

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kraznyi_oktjabr Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Republiken Finland Posts: 1,803 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Not news. My teacher in elementary school expected us to be able to draw map of Europe with countries, major cities, mountains, seas, lakes and rivers appropriately marked. World map had to have countries and continents right. I spent sometime with world atlas... __________________ You talk to God, you're religious. God talks to you, you're psychotic. - Dr. House