Which Dutch company established the colony of New Holland in Recife?
Dutch West India Company
Dutch East India Company
Dutch South Africa Company
Dutch Brazil Trading Company
Answer
The Dutch West India Company established the colony of New Holland in Recife during the 17th century. The city served as the capital of the colony, known as Mauritsstad, and was an important center of Dutch Brazil.
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