Holland Is NOT a Country! 🇳🇱 The Netherlands Explained 😱

Описание: Why do people mix up Holland with the Netherlands—and what does “Dutch” really mean? 🤔🇳🇱
The name “Netherlands” means “low lands,” because much of the country lies below sea level 🌊 Without their world-famous dikes, dams, and engineering systems, nearly 60% of the land would be underwater! 💧🧱

The Netherlands has 12 provinces, but Holland is only two of them: North Holland and South Holland. These regions were historic centers of trade, exploration, and global influence—home to major cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague 🚢
Because Dutch ships traveled the world from Holland, foreigners started calling the entire country “Holland” 🇳🇱

But what about the word “Dutch”?
It comes from the old word “Deutsch,” meaning “the people’s language.” Over time, English speakers began using “Dutch” only for the people of the Netherlands, and the name stuck 🤯

Discover the true story behind one of Europe’s biggest geography misconceptions! 🌍✨

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