Holland is Not a Country

People often mistake Holland for being The Netherlands, while some use them interchangeably to refer to the latter or vice versa. Holland is a region of The Netherlands. It is located in the western part of The Netherlands and is the most densely populated region of the country.

After Napoleon’s downfall, The Netherlands kept its kingdom status. At the time, the region known as “Holland” was the nation’s primary source of economy and prosperity, which was the primary reason the term “Holland” became the name used to refer to the entire country. The nation has 12 provinces, two of which make up Holland.