Holland is a geographical region [3] and former province on the western coast of the Netherlands. [3] From the 10th to the 16th century, Holland proper was a unified political region within the Holy …

2 days ago · Netherlands is a country located in northwestern Europe, also known as Holland. The country is low-lying and remarkably flat, with large expanses of lakes, rivers, and canals.

5 days ago · Holland is a singular region in the Netherlands, but it’s actually comprised of two provinces. Holland refers specifically to the Dutch provinces of North Holland and South Holland, or Noord …

In 1818, the Town of Holland was officially created when the Town of Willink was divided into the towns of Holland, Wales, and Aurora. Although primarily agrarian at the beginning of its history, Holland …

Dec 20, 2025 · Short answer: The Netherlands is often called Holland because the provinces of North and South Holland dominated trade, politics, and culture for centuries. Foreigners began using …

Dec 6, 2024 · “Holland” specifically refers to the two provinces of North Holland and South Holland. The confusion arises from historical prominence, but using “Holland” to describe the whole country …

Holland is a town in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 3,281 at the 2020 census. The name is derived from the Holland Land Company, the o...

The term Holland has frequently been used informally to refer to the whole of the modern country of the Netherlands in various languages, [34] including Dutch [35][36] and English. In some languages, …

Holland, historical region of the Netherlands, divided since 1840 into the provinces of Noord-Holland (North Holland) and Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It constitutes the flat, low-lying northwestern …

Holland is one of the "Southtowns" of Erie County, located in the southeast part of the county, and to the southeast of Buffalo. The town was first settled along its northern border, then called "Humphrey …