History

The difference between Holland and the Netherlands

Wait, aren’t Holland and the Netherlands the same country? No! It’s time to explain to you the difference between Holland, The Netherlands (and a whole lot more). Holland vs The Netherlands The correct name of the country is the Netherlands.

Why is Rotterdam so modern?

The whole Netherlands is full of historic town centres. So Why is Rotterdam so modern? The story of Rotterdam Despite the missing historic town centre, Rotterdam is actually a really old city. Namely, Count Willem IV of Holland granted Rotterdam