Holland (disambiguation)
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Relating to the Netherlands
- In strict usage, Holland is the name of a former province of the NetherlandsNetherlandsThe Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, now split into Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland. In English (but also in Dutch and German), "Holland" is informally used as a name for the whole of the Netherlands. This informal use was reinforced by the Dutch Tourist Board (VVV) who previously referred to the Netherlands as Holland in its English language literature and on their main website, Holland.com; they have now changed this.
Historically it can refer to:
- The County of HollandCounty of HollandThe County of Holland was a county in the Holy Roman Empire and from 1482 part of the Habsburg Netherlands in what is now the Netherlands. It covered an area roughly corresponding to the current Dutch provinces of North-Holland and South-Holland, as well as the islands of Terschelling, Vlieland,...
, a county in the Holy Roman EmpireHoly Roman EmpireThe Holy Roman Empire was a realm that existed from 962 to 1806 in Central Europe.It was ruled by the Holy Roman Emperor. Its character changed during the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period, when the power of the emperor gradually weakened in favour of the princes...
factually until 1581, formally until 1795 - The Dutch RepublicDutch RepublicThe Dutch Republic — officially known as the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands , the Republic of the United Netherlands, or the Republic of the Seven United Provinces — was a republic in Europe existing from 1581 to 1795, preceding the Batavian Republic and ultimately...
or Republic of the Seven United Provinces, an independent aristocratic Republic from 1579/1581 until 1795, frequently called simply "Holland" in literature - The Kingdom of HollandKingdom of HollandThe Kingdom of Holland 1806–1810 was set up by Napoleon Bonaparte as a puppet kingdom for his third brother, Louis Bonaparte, in order to better control the Netherlands. The name of the leading province, Holland, was now taken for the whole country...
, a French vassal state covering roughly the area of the Netherlands during the Napoleonic era (1806-1810)
It may also refer to:
- Holland (subnational area), a region within the Netherlands, now divided into two provinces:
- North HollandNorth HollandNorth Holland |West Frisian]]: Noard-Holland) is a province situated on the North Sea in the northwest part of the Netherlands. The provincial capital is Haarlem and its largest city is Amsterdam.-Geography:...
- South HollandSouth HollandSouth Holland is a province situated on the North Sea in the western part of the Netherlands. The provincial capital is The Hague and its largest city is Rotterdam.South Holland is one of the most densely populated and industrialised areas in the world...
- North Holland
- Holland clothHolland clothThe Holland cloth, or simply Holland is a plainwoven or dull-finish linen used as furniture covering or a cotton fabric made more or less opaque by a glazed or unglazed finish...
United Kingdom
- Holland, Lancashire and Up Holland
- Holland, LincolnshireHolland, LincolnshireHolland is an area of south-east Lincolnshire, England. The name is still recognised locally and survives in the district of South Holland.-Administration:...
, formerly one of three 'Parts' of Lincolnshire - New Holland, North LincolnshireNew Holland, North LincolnshireNew Holland is a small village, civil parish and port on the Humber estuary in the Borough of North Lincolnshire in Lincolnshire, England. It has a population of 955.-History:...
, a village - Holland ParkHolland ParkHolland Park is a district and a public park in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in west central London, England.Holland Park has a reputation as an affluent and fashionable area, known for attractive large Victorian townhouses, and high-class shopping and restaurants...
, a part of Kensington, London
United States
- Holland, ArkansasHolland, ArkansasHolland is a city in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 577 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
- Holland, IndianaHolland, IndianaHolland is a town in Cass Township, Dubois County, Indiana, United States. The population was 626 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jasper Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Holland is located at ....
- Holland, IowaHolland, IowaHolland is a city in Grundy County, Iowa, United States. The population was 250 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Holland is located at ....
- Holland, KansasHolland, KansasHolland is an unincorporated rural area in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States.-External links:...
- Holland, KentuckyHolland, KentuckyHolland is an unincorporated community in the southeast corner of Allen County, Kentucky, United States. The community is approximately 10 miles east of Scottsville.The community is primarily a rural area on farmland...
- Holland, MassachusettsHolland, Massachusetts-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water. Holland is bounded on the east by Sturbridge; on the south by Union, Connecticut; on the west by Wales; and on the north by Brimfield. Holland is equidistant...
- Holland, MichiganHolland, MichiganHolland is a city in the western region of the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated near the eastern shore of Lake Michigan on Lake Macatawa, which is fed by the Macatawa River ....
- Holland, MinnesotaHolland, MinnesotaHolland is a city along the Rock River in Pipestone County in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 187 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
- Holland, Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Holland, MissouriHolland, MissouriHolland is a city in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States. The population was 246 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Holland is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land....
- Holland, New York
- Holland, North CarolinaHolland, North CarolinaHolland is an unincorporated community in Wake County, North Carolina, east of Five Points. It lies at an elevation of ....
- Holland, OhioHolland, OhioHolland is a village in Lucas County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,306 at the 2000 census.-History:The first name of the village was Drakes, which possibly came from the name of a family or was in reference to the large number of geese that did and still fly over the area...
- Holland, PennsylvaniaHolland, PennsylvaniaHolland is an unincorporated community in Northampton Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is located next to Newtown, Richboro, and Churchville. One of its communities is Village Shires, which has approximately 4,000 residents.-History:...
- Holland, TexasHolland, TexasHolland is a town in Bell County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,102 at the 2000 census, and had slightly increased to 1,138 by 2009. The center of population of Texas is located in Holland...
- Holland, VermontHolland, VermontHolland is a town in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. The population was 588 at the 2000 census.-Town:* Selectman - Brett Farrow, Ron Patenaude* Town Clerk - Diane Judd* Treasurer - Diane Judd* Delinquent Tax Collector - Diane Judd...
- Holland, Wisconsin (disambiguation)
- Holland Township, MichiganHolland Township, MichiganHolland Township is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Michigan:*Holland Township, Missaukee County, Michigan*Holland Charter Township, Michigan in Ottawa County, Michigan...
- Holland Township, MinnesotaHolland Township, MinnesotaHolland Township is a township in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 369 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and 0.03% is water....
- South Holland, IllinoisSouth Holland, IllinoisSouth Holland is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States and serves as the seat of Thornton Township. The population was 22,147 at the 2000 census.-History:...
Music
- Holland (album)Holland (album)Holland is the nineteenth studio album by the American rock group The Beach Boys, released in January 1973. It was famously recorded in Baambrugge, Netherlands over the summer of 1972 using a reconstructed studio sent from home, and with two Brian Wilson tracks rush-recorded in Los Angeles and...
, by The Beach Boys - A song by Sufjan Stevens on Michigan (album)Michigan (album)Bonus tracks included on the double-disc vinyl release:#"Marching Band" – 3:41#"Niagara Falls" – 2:22#"Pickerel Lake" – 3:11#"Presidents and Magistrates" – 4:16#"Vito's Ordination Song" – 5:25#"Wolverine" – 2:10...
- Holland, 1945Holland, 1945"Holland, 1945" is the sixth track from the 1998 Neutral Milk Hotel album In the Aeroplane Over the Sea. It was released as a single in October 1998....
, on the In the Aeroplane Over the SeaIn the Aeroplane Over the SeaIn the Aeroplane Over the Sea is the second studio album by American indie rock band Neutral Milk Hotel, released in the United States on February 10, 1998 on Merge Records...
album by Neutral Milk HotelNeutral Milk HotelNeutral Milk Hotel was an American indie rock band formed by singer, guitarist and songwriter Jeff Mangum in the early 1990s. The band was noted for its experimental sound, obscure lyrics and eclectic instrumentation.... - The former name of a rock ‘n’ roll band from Nashville, Tennessee, now known as The Lonely HeartsThe Lonely HeartsThe Lonely Hearts are an Americana/rock band from Nashville, Tennessee.-Biography:The Lonely Hearts were formed in 2003 in Nashville, TN by brothers Will and Josiah Holland. They have released one full length album, Paper Tapes.-History:...
- Gollandiya (lit. Holland), Russian rock/blues band
Submarines and ships
A range of prototype and commissioned submarines were designed and built by, or named for, John Philip HollandJohn Philip Holland
John Philip Holland was an Irish engineer who developed the first submarine to be formally commissioned by the U.S...
. The prototypes were designated using the Roman numerals (I–VI). The Holland VI prototype became the USS Holland (SS-1)
USS Holland (SS-1)
USS Holland was the United States Navy's first commissioned submarine, named for her Irish-American inventor, John Philip Holland, although not the first submarine of the US Navy, which was the 1862...
, the first US Navy submarine. The British Royal Navy submarines based on designs by Holland were designated using the Arabic numerals (1–6).
Prototype submarines
- Holland IHolland IHolland I was a prototype submarine designed by John Philip Holland, followed by Holland II and Holland III.It should not be confused with Holland 1, the first ever Royal Navy submarine....
(1878) - Holland IIHolland IIHolland II was a prototype submarine designed by John Philip Holland, preceded by Holland I and followed by Holland III.It should not be confused with Holland 2, the second Holland class submarine of the Royal Navy....
- Holland IIIHolland IIIThe Holland III was an early prototype submarine made by John Holland. The 16-foot 1-ton model was a scaled-down version of the Fenian Ram intended for experiments to help him improve navigation....
(1883) - Holland VI (1897–1900) – after trial runs and modifications, this prototype was commissioned in 1900 by the US Navy as USS Holland (SS-1)USS Holland (SS-1)USS Holland was the United States Navy's first commissioned submarine, named for her Irish-American inventor, John Philip Holland, although not the first submarine of the US Navy, which was the 1862...
, the US Navy's first submarine
Commissioned submarines and ships
- USS Holland (SS-1)USS Holland (SS-1)USS Holland was the United States Navy's first commissioned submarine, named for her Irish-American inventor, John Philip Holland, although not the first submarine of the US Navy, which was the 1862...
(1900–1913) – in origin, this craft was launched in 1897 as the Holland VI prototype, and was given the USS Holland designation after it was commissioned in 1900 by the US Navy as its first submarine
- Holland class submarineHolland class submarineThe Holland-class were the first submarines built for the Royal Navy. They were built by Vickers, Barrow-in-Furness. The first three were designed by John Philip Holland. The Hollands were built under licence from the Holland Torpedo Boat Company/Electric Boat Company during the years 1901 to 1903...
, Royal Navy- (1901–1913)
- (1902–1913)
- (1902–1913)
- (1902–1914)
- (1902–1912)
- American Holland Class Submarines, a Russian class of submarines
- USS HollandUSS HollandSeveral ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Holland:, launched 1897 as the prototype Holland VI, then commissioned as USS Holland in 1900, was one of the US Navy's first submarines., launched 1926, was a submarine tender that served in World War II and was scrapped in 1953.,...
– list of ships called USS Holland
Business
- Holland, a brand of YRC WorldwideYRC WorldwideYRC Worldwide Inc. is the holding company for a portfolio of brands including YRC, YRC Reimer, New Penn, USF Holland and USF Reddaway. YRC Worldwide has a comprehensive network in North America with local, regional, national and international capabilities...
- Holland & HollandHolland & HollandHolland & Holland is a British gun-maker based in London, England. They offer hand-made sporting rifles and shotguns. H&H holds two Royal Warrants.-History:Holland & Holland was founded by Harris Holland in the year 1835....
, British gun-maker - Holland, Hannen & CubittsHolland, Hannen & CubittsHolland, Hannen & Cubitts was a major building firm responsible for many of the great buildings of London.-History:It was formed from the fusion of two well-established building houses that had competed throughout the later decades of the nineteenth century but came together in 1883: this was...
, a British building firm - Holland Land CompanyHolland Land CompanyThe Holland Land Company was a purchaser of the western two-thirds of the western New York land tract known as the Phelps and Gorham Purchase. This tract was known thereafter as The Holland Purchase...
, an unincorporated syndicate of Dutch investors - Holland PublishingHolland PublishingHolland Publishing PLC is an independent UK publishing house specializing in children's activity, sticker and colouring books. The company is based in Woodford Green, Essex, United Kingdom...
, UK publishing house - Holland (publisher)Holland (publisher)Holland is an independent Dutch publishing house of books for children and books for adults, founded in 1921 by Jan Bernhard van Ulzen in Amsterdam.-From 1921 until 1951:...
, Dutch publishing house
Sports
- Netherlands national football teamNetherlands national football teamThe Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
- Holland BlastHolland BlastThe Holland Blast is a franchise in the Independent Basketball Association based in Holland, Michigan, USA. The Blast is owned by Tom Moore. The Blast play at the Holland Civic Center, former home of Hope College who moved into the new DeVos Fieldhouse. They previously were members of the...
, USA Basketball - Holland Ladies TourHolland Ladies TourThe Holland Ladies Tour is a women's elite professional road bicycle racing stage race held annually in September since 1998 in The Netherlands and governed by the Union Cycliste Internationale .-Past winners:...
, a women's elite professional road bicycle racing stage race - Derek Holland (baseball)Derek Holland (baseball)Derek Lane Holland is a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers. He is noted for his kid-like appearance....
, a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers
Transport
- Holland TunnelHolland TunnelThe Holland Tunnel is a highway tunnel under the Hudson River connecting the island of Manhattan in New York City with Jersey City, New Jersey at Interstate 78 on the mainland. Unusual for an American public works project, it is not named for a government official, politician, or local hero or...
, a vehicular tunnel between New Jersey and New York - Holland America LineHolland America LineThe Holland America Line is a cruise shipping company. It was founded in 1873 as the Netherlands-America Steamship Company , a shipping and passenger line. Headquartered in Rotterdam and providing service to the Americas, it became known as Holland America Line...
, shipping and passenger line - Holland (SEPTA station)Holland (SEPTA station)Holland is a derelict station located along SEPTA's Fox Chase/Newtown Line located on Holland Road in Holland, Pennsylvania near the Churchville Reservoir.-History:...
, abandoned train station in the USA - Holland Arms railway stationHolland Arms railway stationHolland Arms railway station was situated on the Anglesey Central Railway line from Gaerwen to Amlwch. Located in the village of Pentre Berw it was known as Holland Arms because of the well known hotel of the same name in the village...
, UK railway
English titles of nobility
- Baron HollandBaron HollandBaron Holland, of Holland in the County of Lincoln, and Baron Holland, of Foxley in the County of Wiltshire, were two titles in the Peerage of Great Britain. The first barony was created on 7 March 1762 for Lady Caroline Fox, the daughter of Charles Lennox, 2nd Duke of Richmond and the eldest of...
, an English noble title, now extinct - Earl of HollandEarl of HollandEarl of Holland was a title in the Peerage of England. It was created in 1624 for Henry Rich, 1st Baron Kensington. He was the younger son of Robert Rich, 1st Earl of Warwick. and had already been created Baron Kensington in 1623, also in the Peerage of England. His eldest son, the second Earl,...
, an English noble title, now extinct - Holland BaronetsHolland BaronetsThere have been four Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Holland, one in the Baronetage of England and three in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom....
, four Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Holland
Other uses
- Holland Novak, a fictional character from the anime Eureka Seven
- Holland (chicken)Holland (chicken)Hollands are a fairly rare breed of large chickens that are dual purpose and originate from America.-History:The breed started with birds imported from Holland being crossed with White Leghorns, Rhode Island Reds, New Hampshires, and Lamonas, which created the White Hollands...
, a breed of chicken originating in the U.S. - Holland Christian SchoolsHolland Christian SchoolsHolland Christian Schools is a private Christian school system located in Holland, Michigan. The Holland Christian Schools educate students ranging in age from Pre-K through 12th grade...
, a private Christian school system located in Holland, Michigan - Holland Doc, a documentary channel of the Netherlands
- Holland FestivalHolland FestivalThe Holland Festival is The Netherlands' oldest and largest performing arts festival, and takes place every June in Amsterdam. It comprises theater, music, opera and modern dance. In recent years, multimedia, visual arts, film and architecture were added to the festival roster...
, a performing arts festival in the Netherlands - Holland Harbor Light, harbor light in Ottawa County, Michigan
- Holland House, London, built in 1605, one of the first great houses in Kensington, England
- Holland Island Bar LightHolland Island Bar LightThe Holland Island Bar Light was a screw-pile lighthouse in the Chesapeake Bay which existed from 1889 to 1960. It is remembered for the unexplained death of one of its keepers, and for being "attacked" by United States Navy pilots during a training exercise....
, U.S. lighthouse
See also
- Hollander (disambiguation) (includes Hollaender and Holländer)
- François HollandeFrançois HollandeFrançois Gérard Georges Hollande is a French politician. From 1997 to 2008, he was the First Secretary of the French Socialist Party. He has also served as a Deputy of the National Assembly of France, representing the first constituency of Corrèze, since 1997. He previously represented that seat...
- New Holland (disambiguation)