If amsterdam is in holland, then what the h**l is the netherlands?

Question

at my age i should know this already, but...

Answer 1

Holland is in the Netherlands, and the Netherlands is a country. You're right about the Amsterdam part though. Cheers, no worries. Sometimes we need reminding.

Answer 2

the netherlands is the name of the country....

amsterdam is just it's capital.

and it used ot be called holland.

Answer 3

The country is called the Netherlands.

In it is a region called Holland, it used to be an independent state at one time.

After the country became one Holland was the most known region abroad, its name became the nickname for the whole country.

Answer 4

It's Holland but can also incl the region around Holland,.. Brussels,...etc  sort of like saying the northeastern US

Answer 5

ohh god this question is so easy ill have to dance now for 2 points..NETHERLANDS means low lands..since most of holland is nearly under water its called that for being low to sea level...