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Originally Posted by snowy
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Not really.
I'm quite familiar with the "Holland vs. Netherlands" idea. Dutch people often refer to their country as "Holland" and to themselves as "Hollanders." They also frequently refer to their country as "Nederland" and to themselves as "Nederlanders." Personally, I prefer the popular term "Holland" but occasionally use The Netherlands as well. In conversation, either term is appropriate, political correctness notwithstanding.