Holland (Concert of Europe)

Holland is a province in the central-northern, bordered by and  to its east, the  to its north and west,  and  to its south, and  to its southeast. Holland has been the industrial, commercial and cultural heart of the Dutch Republic since its birth, and it still is today. It is also the most popolous and most densely populated province of the Netherlands.

Holland began its history as a county during the Middle Ages, and later became the main hotbed of the Dutch revolt against the Habsburgs, thus leading the country into independence. Today, Holland is still heavily urbanized and industrialized: its port (including the national capital,, as well as Rotterdam and Haarlem) are among the most important Atlantic ports of all Europe.