What is the difference between Holland and the Netherlands?

Question

i am doing my Ap. U.S. homework and they are talking about the Dutch started to colonize parts of America under the anme of the Dutch West India company. they kept on saying Netherlands and Hollan over and over again so i was wondering is there a difference betwwen them or is it the same country...

i am just confused

Answer 1

same thing

netherlands is better to use

Answer 2

There is no difference.

Answer 3

different name