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Ted Posts: 733 Joined: 14th Jan 2009 Location: Netherlands	quotePosted at 22:51 on 11th July 2010 Ron to answer your question there is a good explanation on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holland http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_language My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Ted Posts: 733 Joined: 14th Jan 2009 Location: Netherlands	quotePosted at 22:58 on 11th July 2010 All the Dutch fans who have visited South Africa were very impressed and enjoyed about the organization. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Patrick Van Calck Posts: 297 Joined: 28th Jun 2007 Location: Belgium	quotePosted at 07:16 on 12th July 2010 no offence, but finally we can stop talking about the world cup My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
cathyml Posts: 23275 Joined: 25th Jan 2010 Location: South Africa	quotePosted at 07:30 on 12th July 2010 Well Patrick it was something to talk about!! while the list was so quiet. And it only lasted for 6 weeks so now what will be find to chat about for the next 4 years? lol. But yes, I am also glad that it is over now. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Fleursauvage Posts: 31 Joined: 7th Jun 2010 Location: Netherlands	quotePosted at 08:09 on 12th July 2010 On 11th July 2010 22:31, Ron Brind wrote: So did Spain deserve to win? Personally, I was hoping the Dutch, umm err, Nederland, umm err The Netherlands, umm err Holland would win. Why is it that we have four shots at naming the runner up Ted? If you come from Holland you are Dutch. If you use postage stamps they refer to Nederland (and maybe the Netherlands). Why is that, anybody know? Hi Ron Officially it is the Netherlands (in English), Nederland (in Dutch). Holland is really a province in the Netherlands (like you have counties). In fact there are two of them, North-Holland et South-Holland. We have 12 provinces. Most people don't really know. Even Dutch people make this mistake. For instance, there a even Dutch people living in the province of Utrecht saying they are from Holland when the are elsewhere on vacation. About Dutch (language and people of the Netherlands). I did not know where this comes from, but I have been looking on the internet and I found this on Wikipedia : Thanks Marina. Interesting but edited because part copied material. Thanks to those who contributed. Marina Edited by: Ron Brind at:12th July 2010 12:15 My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Fleursauvage Posts: 31 Joined: 7th Jun 2010 Location: Netherlands	quotePosted at 08:12 on 12th July 2010 On 11th July 2010 22:51, Ted van Onzen wrote: Ron to answer your question there is a good explanation on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holland http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_language I am sorry Ted, I did not see that you already had given an answer to Ron! My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Patrick Van Calck Posts: 297 Joined: 28th Jun 2007 Location: Belgium	quotePosted at 09:16 on 12th July 2010 On 12th July 2010 07:30, cathyml wrote: Well Patrick it was something to talk about!! while the list was so quiet. And it only lasted for 6 weeks so now what will be find to chat about for the next 4 years? lol. But yes, I am also glad that it is over now. Well, my personal favourites are History, cycling and delicious foods and drink. But the last two aren't subjects to talk about: you just have to enjoy them My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
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