Posted
on August 6, 2015
Knowing
that the Dutch colony that eventually became New York City was called
New Amsterdam, I thought that “New Holland” might refer to the
larger New York area. But, instead, the Dutch territory in North
America was called New Netherlands.
Knowing
that there are several towns, villages, or communities called “New
Holland” in the U.S., I still assumed that this sale might be
located here in North America.
What
I didn't know is that there a LOT of “New Holland”s in the world!
From an island in Russia to a settlement in Jamaica, from a village
in England to the entire continent of Australia, a lot of places are
or have been called Nova Hollandia or some other form of New Holland.
The
one we are talking about today was in what is now Northeast Brazil.
The
Dutch West India Company created several settlements and eventually
the Dutch Republic controlled almost half of Brazil.
However,
while the Dutch were settling parts of South America, the Spanish and
Portuguese were settling other parts of the continent. And there were
squabbles and battles over the land, for sure. (I didn't see a report
of battles by native peoples against European settlers, but that had
to happen somewhere, right?)
The
Portuguese ended up winning a decisive battle against the Dutch, and
on this date in 1661, the Treaty of The Hague was signed, and New
Holland was formally ceded to Portugal in return for four million
réis.
Learn
more about Northeastern Brazil!
It
is known for hot weather, beautiful beaches, and warm waters.
This
region is known for unique, diverse culture and festivals.
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| There is a lot of African influence on food and other culture in Northeastern Brazil. (Above and below) |
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| Recife (above and below) was the capital city of the Dutch Republic. It is crossed by so many rivers and canals, it is sometimes called the Venice of Brazil. |
The region is also known for arid backlands.
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