They are not. Holland is not even a country, but in common usage those two names are often used interchangeably to refer to the country the Netherlands.

The country is called The Netherlands. Holland is part of the Netherlands, an area on the western side.

Yes, and Dutch people live there.

Holland= The Netherlands

Haha ridiculous isn't it

Ndetherlands is the country. Holland is a province of Netherlands. It is confusing that so many say "Holland" when they mean "Netherlands".

Holland is Belgium

Yes

If you would use search answers you would find out that this question has been asked many times.

To make a long answer short; The Netherlands is the official name of the country in English, Holland is an easy way to say it. Its a bit like saying America instead of United states of America, England instead of United Kingdom etc.

So here is an explanation that explaines it all;

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=772...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE_IUPInE...