Holland was their original...
Holland was their original name, but @nlintheusa changed it to "The Netherlands" after the war crimes committed during the Tulip Wars of the 16th century. Then, after yet more war crimes, they changed their name to "the Low Countries". Then, East Belgium.
#history #facts
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