North Holland

North Holland is a province in the northwestern Netherlands, including Amsterdam and much of the historic region of Holland. Its territory spans mainland areas and islands along the North Sea and IJsselmeer.

Amsterdam: The capital of the Netherlands and the largest city in North Holland. The provincial capital and its largest urban center.
Texel: The largest Dutch Wadden Sea island, belonging to North Holland. Its island landscape extends the province into the Wadden Sea.
County of Holland: A medieval county in the Low Countries that became a major political power. North Holland occupies part of the historic territory once ruled as Holland.
Port of Amsterdam: A major seaport on the North Sea Canal in the Amsterdam metropolitan area. It anchors maritime trade within the province’s capital region.
Haarlem: A historic city in the western Netherlands and the capital of North Holland. The provincial seat, distinct from Amsterdam’s national prominence.
Zaanstad: A municipality in North Holland that includes Zaandam and historic Zaanse Schans. Its preserved windmills and industrial heritage offer a recognizable regional example.
Holland: A historic region of the Netherlands comprising the present provinces of North Holland and South Holland. The province preserves the northern half of the region behind its name.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol: The Netherlands’ main international airport, located in Haarlemmermeer, North Holland. Its global transport hub occupies reclaimed provincial land.
IJsselmeer: A shallow freshwater lake in the central Netherlands, created when the Zuiderzee was enclosed by a dam. Its eastern shore forms a major boundary of the province.
Alkmaar: A city in North Holland known for its historic cheese market. Its market tradition connects provincial identity with regional agriculture.

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FrieslandRelated: It lies across the IJsselmeer from parts of Friesland.