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What is the motto of Holland?
Je Maintiendrai
The Netherlands’ motto, Je Maintiendrai (‘I will maintain’), is taken from the coat of arms of the family of Orange-Nassau.
Why is the Dutch Lion?
The lion, as representing the Burgundian Netherlands, first appears as a crest on the tomb of Philip the Handsome. Later Charles V added the sword. The arrows were used, on coins etc., since the early 16th century to represent the Seventeen Provinces in the low countries under control of Charles V.
Why is the Netherlands Orange?
The answer is simple: Orange is the color of the Dutch Royal Family, which hails from the House of Orange. Suffice it to say that to this day members of the House of Orange are extremely popular in the Netherlands. The color orange has come to symbolize the country, and to signify national pride.
Are Lions native to Holland?
The lion is widely regarded as a national symbol of the Netherlands. Although lions haven’t existed in Western Europe for thousands of years, this animal was a popular regal symbol of strength and power throughout European history. In addition, the black-tailed godwit is the official national bird of the Netherlands.
What is the motto of the Netherlands coat of arms?
The Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The banner, on which the two lions holding the shield appear to stand reads, “Je maintiendrai” which is the Dutch motto; it is French for “I will uphold.”.
Which is the national anthem of the Netherlands?
The Netherlands’ official national anthem is Wilhelmus van Nassouwe, or more commonly called Wilhelmus (translation: the William). It is considered to be the oldest national anthem of the world at 440 years old. Popular with the Dutch for centuries, it was not officially recognized as the Netherlands’ national anthem until 1932.
What is the motto of the House of Orange?
The banner, on which the two lions holding the shield appear to stand reads, “Je maintiendrai” which is the Dutch motto; it is French for “I will uphold.”. “Je Maintiendrai,” “I will maintain,” is the motto of the House of Orange and Nassau, the Royal Family of the Netherlands.
Why are there so many different names for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands’ turbulent history and shifts of power resulted in exceptionally many and widely varying names in different languages. There is diversity even within languages. This holds also for English, where Dutch is the adjective form and the misnomer Holland a synonym for the country “Netherlands”.