New Netherland was a Dutch colony that existed from 1624 to 1664 in what is now the northeastern United States. There are several synonyms for this term, including the Dutch name, Nieuw-Nederland. Other synonyms for New Netherland include the New Netherlands, Nova Belgica, and New Amsterdam. The region of New Netherland, which included parts of present-day New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Delaware, was important for its trade with indigenous people and the establishment of the Dutch West India Company. Today, New Netherland is remembered for its role in early American history and the lasting Dutch influence on the northeastern region of the United States.