In the 17th century, the Dutch set foot on the land and established their first colony in a city they named ZeeHaven. However, during the 18th and 19th centuries, the English largely colonized Australia, and both sides were in constant conflict until the beginning of the ZeeHaven War. With the outbreak of the war, both nations sent massive numbers of troops to the region. After years of fighting, the Treaty of Sheffield was signed in 1901 between the British Empire and the Dutch. This treaty brought about the independence of New Holland and completely ended British rule in the region. Under the terms of the treaty, British families living in the area were not expelled, and their migration to New Holland was permitted. Over time, New Holland developed into a modern and advanced nation.

Today, the country covers about 7,600,000 square kilometers and has a population of 16.6 million. Due to British migration, only 68 percent of the population is of Dutch origin. Both English and Dutch are official languages. The head of state is Bastiaan De Ruyter, while the prime minister is Leona Vermeer. The country is not a Dutch colony or tied to the monarchy, but a fully independent parliamentary republic. With a GDP of 1 trillion dollars and a per capita income of about 65,000 dollars, it is one of the world’s prosperous nations. The indigenous population, however, suffered massacres for centuries, and the state only issued an official apology in 2018. Today, the Republic of New Holland is known for its democracy, prosperity, low crime rate, and a strong economy that guarantees peace and stability for its citizens.


What if Dutchs colonized and stayed in Australia?