What is the difference between Holland and The Netherlands?
The Kingdom of the Netherlands is a state that consists of the country called the Netherlands as well as overseas territories in the Caribbean (Aruba, Cura��ao, and Sint Maarten). 
 
 The country of the Netherlands consists of twelve provinces; including North Holland and South Holland. 
 
 Even though the name Holland is frequently used (sometimes even by the Dutch themselves) to refer to the whole country, it is only a part of it.