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1 day ago · Most of modern Belgium was in the Middle Kingdom, later known as Lotharingia, but the coastal county of Flanders, west of the Scheldt, became the northernmost part of West Francia, the predecessor of France.
1 day ago · Flanders (Vlaanderen) and Flemish (Vlaams) were originally only territorial terms. They referred to the old County of Flanders, later to the provinces of East Flanders and West Flanders. Flanders had been split in two départements by the French after the annexation in 1795.
3 days ago · Philip was thus given the dynastic title Count of Flanders in 1840. This was a reference to the old County of Flanders, which emerged in 865 when a knight who eloped with a French king’s daughter was given the title of count and a plot of swampy land.
5 days ago · Flemish is spoken predominantly in the Flemish region, consisting of approximately 59% of the country’s population. On the other hand, French is spoken in the Walloon Region, which encompasses around 40% of Belgians. The German-speaking community is much smaller, accounting for only about 1% of the overall population.
2 days ago · Location: Southwestern France France: England: Treaty of Paris: French occupation of Aquitaine ended with royal marriages. Aquitaine becomes a fief of France. Franco-Flemish War (1297–1305) Location: Flanders. France: County of Flanders: French Victory Peasant revolt in Flanders 1323–1328 (1323–1328) Battle of Cassel (1328) Location: Flanders
5 days ago · The country has a well-preserved medieval architecture. Gothic cathedrals and ancient city walls can be found in various Belgian cities. Belgium is famous for its lace-making tradition. Exquisite lace products are a testament to the country’s craftsmanship. The Ardennes region in Belgium is known for its scenic landscapes.
1 day ago · France and Germany have created a Eurodistrict straddling the Rhine, combining the Greater Strasbourg and the Ortenau district of Baden-Württemberg, with some common administration. It was established in 2005 and has been fully functional since 2010.
