Is Netherlands Correct or Holland?


We often make mistake by calling Netherlands or Holland. They both are name of place but with one difference. 
   Holland is a region and former province on the western coast of the Netherlands. The name Holland is also frequently used to informally refer to the whole of the country of the Netherlands. This usage is commonly accepted in other countries, and not entirely uncommon among the Dutch themselves, though some in the Netherlands and particularly in other regions of the country may find it undesirable, misleading or insulting.
source: wikipedia

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