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South Holland

Imagine a place in the Netherlands packed with people and big ships, where rivers meet the sea!

Images

De Passage, Rotterdam, South Holland, the Netherlands, ca. 1900

De Passage, Rotterdam, South Holland, the Netherlands, ca. 1900

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Netherlands South Holland location map
Gemeenlandshuis, Delft, South Holland, the Netherlands, ca. 1897
The two bridges on the Meuse, Rotterdam, South Holland, the Netherlands, ca. 1895
Town hall, Delft, South Holland, the Netherlands, ca. 1899
South Holland UK locator map
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Delft, South Holland, Netherlands
Sunrise over Maasvlakte, South Holland, Netherlands
Flushing(Vlissingen) South Holland
Cook County Illinois incorporated and unincorporated areas South Holland highlighted
Witte Huis, Rotterdam, South Holland, the Netherlands, ca. 1900

Key Facts

Location
Western Netherlands, on the North Sea.
Population
Over 3.8 million people.
Area
3,308 square kilometers (about 1,277 square miles).
Capital
The Hague.
Largest City
Rotterdam.
Languages
Dutch.
Fun Fact
It's home to Europe's busiest seaport, the Port of Rotterdam.

Where the Water Meets the Land!

South Holland is a special part of the Netherlands, a country in Europe. It's right next to the big, salty North Sea! Think of it like a giant playground where land and water play together. Lots of rivers, like the famous Rhine, flow through here before they all join up and splash into the sea. It's not a huge place, but it's super busy!

A Busy, Busy Place!

South Holland is the most crowded province in the whole Netherlands! More than 3.8 million people live here, which is like filling up thousands of school buses! It's so crowded that it's one of the most packed places on Earth. But don't worry, there's still plenty of room for fun and adventure, especially near the water.

Big Ships and Busy Ports!

One of the most exciting things about South Holland is the Port of Rotterdam. This is the busiest port in all of Europe! Imagine hundreds and hundreds of giant ships coming and going, carrying all sorts of cool things from around the world. It's like a super-duper busy highway for boats!

Where the Leaders Hang Out!

The most important city in South Holland, where the government works, is called The Hague. It's where important decisions are made. But the biggest city, with the most people and the most hustle and bustle, is Rotterdam. These two cities are like the stars of South Holland!

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