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   How many people live in Belgium?

   • In its heart, in grey, lies bilingual Brussels. The French-speaking area is in blue and the German-speaking area in yellow, together forming the Wallonian region. Belgium currently has 11.3 million inhabitants, with 6.5 million in the Flemish region, 3.6 million in the Wallonian region and 1.2 million in Brussels.

   The Flemish Movement: How language shaped Belgium

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   Is Flemish the same as Flanders?

   • No, Flemish is not the same as Flanders. The term “Flemish” refers to the Dutch language spoken in Flanders, which is the Dutch-speaking region of Belgium. Flanders, on the other hand, specifically refers to the geographical region in Belgium where Dutch is predominantly spoken.

   What is the difference between Dutch and Flanders?

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   Is Flanders a Dutch Country?

   • Today, Flanders is the name of the Dutch-speaking region in Belgium, officially known as the Flemish Region. It is one of the three regions of Belgium, alongside Wallonia (French-speaking region) and Brussels (bilingual region). What is the old name of Holland? The old name of Holland is Holtlant, which means “wood-land” in Old Dutch.

   What is the difference between Dutch and Flanders?

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   Is Belgium a French country?

   • In addition, Belgium has a Flemish Community, a French Community and a German-speaking Community (in the Walloon Region) that deals with culture and education, all with their own governments. To reduce the number of governments, the Flemish Region and Community merged in 1980.

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   What languages are spoken in Belgium?

   • Belgium has two official languages: Flemish, which is a form of Dutch, and French. Flemish is spoken in the northern region known as Flanders. French is spoken in the southern region known as Wallonia. As a result of having two languages, many cities have two or three names, and some Belgians cannot speak with other Belgians.

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   Is Flemish a Dutch language?

   • Yes, Flemish is Dutch. The term “Flemish” is often used to refer to the Dutch language spoken in Flanders, the Dutch-speaking region of Belgium. However, it is important to note that Flemish is not a separate language from Dutch, but rather a variant or dialect of the Dutch language. Do Flemish people consider themselves Dutch?

   What is the difference between Dutch and Flanders?

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2. www.britannica.com › place › BelgiumBelgium | History, Flag, Map, Population, Currency, Climate ...

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   3 days ago · Just north of the boundary between Walloon Brabant (Brabant Walloon) and Flemish (Vlaams) Brabant lies the officially bilingual but majority French-speaking Brussels-Capital Region, with approximately one-tenth of the total population.

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   2 days ago · Belgium currently has 11.3 million inhabitants, with 6.5 million in the Flemish region, 3.6 million in the Wallonian region and 1.2 million in Brussels. The Brussels Capital Region (with its 19 municipalities, including the City of Brussels) has two official languages, Dutch and French, since it is part of both the Flemish Community and the ...

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   2 days ago · Today, Flanders is the name of the Dutch-speaking region in Belgium, officially known as the Flemish Region. It is one of the three regions of Belgium, alongside Wallonia (French-speaking region) and Brussels (bilingual region).

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   3 days ago · Brussels owes its development to its location on the Senne (Flemish: Zenne) River, which flows from south to north, and an east-west economic route linking towns on the Rhine, such as Cologne (now in Germany), with Brugge (French: Bruges), Ieper (French: Ypres ), and other towns in the county of Flanders.

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   4 days ago · The population of Brussels is approximately 951,580. The ethnic composition includes 55% Flemish (Dutch), 33% French (Walloons), and 12% German and other ethnic groups. Brussels is often referred to as the “City of Beer,” “Capital of Europe,” and “Company Town” due to its importance as the seat of various European institutions. 4.

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   3 days ago · Belgium has two official languages: Flemish, which is a form of Dutch, and French. Flemish is spoken in the northern region known as Flanders. French is spoken in the southern region known as Wallonia.

8. www.ncesc.com › geographic-pedia › is-belgium-flatIs Belgium flat or hilly? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC

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   3 days ago · Indeed, the Flemish region, which constitutes the largest half of Belgium, is known for its flat topography. However, this is not the whole story. The other half of Belgium, known as Wallonia, showcases a more hilly landscape.