Communities, regions, and language areas of Belgium
The Walloon Region or Wallonia (French: Région Wallonne or Wallonie) occupies the southern part of Belgium. It has a surface area of 16,901 km 2 (6,526 sq mi), or 55.1% of Belgium, and is also divided into 5 provinces which contain a total of 262 municipalities.
Provinces of Belgium - Wikipedia
In 1995, Brabant was split into three areas: Flemish Brabant, which became a part of the region of Flanders; Walloon Brabant, which became part of the region of Wallonia; and the Brussels-Capital Region, which became a third region.
An Introduction To The Flemish-Walloon Divide - Culture Trip
Nov 24, 2016 · The official border, created in the early 1960s, divided the country into four parts: Flanders, Wallonia, the legally bilingual capital of Brussels, and the small region of East Cantons where German is spoken.
Who are the Flemish and Walloons? - Geographic Pedia - NCESC
Jun 26, 2024 · Belgium’s population is divided into two distinct linguistic groups: the Flemings in the northern half of the country and the Walloons in the southern half. The Flemish people, also known as the Dutch-speaking population, reside in the northern region of Belgium.
What Are Flanders And Wallonia? - WorldAtlas
Apr 25, 2017 · A map of Belgium illustrating Flanders in the north and Wallonia in the south. The nation of Belgium is comprised by two major regions with three linguistically and culturally distinct communities therein. The two areas are Flanders, consisting of the Dutch speaking or Flemish community, and Walloon or Wallonia, the home of the French community.
Belgium's Regions And Provinces Explained - Been To Belgium
Mar 27, 2023 · The southern French-speaking region of Wallonia has a population about half that of the Flemish part with around 3.6 million people. It is larger than Flanders at 16.8 km2 and is dominated by rolling hills and thick forests .
What are the Regions of Belgium? - WorldAtlas
Aug 3, 2017 · Belgium is made up of three regions, each having considerable autonomy. The Walloon Region is the largest, followed by Flemish Region. The Brussels Capital Region is the smallest. The three regions were formed as a result of splitting the province of Brabant. Originally, only 9 provinces existed and Brussels was part of Brabant.
The differences between Flanders and Wallonia
Dec 1, 2024 · Belgium’s political landscape reflects its linguistic, cultural, and economic divides, with Flanders and Wallonia having distinct political preferences and priorities. Each region supports different political parties and policies, reflecting their …
Fleming and Walloon | History, Language & Culture | Britannica
Dec 3, 2024 · Fleming and Walloon, members of the two predominant cultural and linguistic groups of modern Belgium. The Flemings, who constitute more than half of the Belgian population, speak Dutch (sometimes called Netherlandic), or Belgian Dutch (also called Flemish by English-speakers), and live mainly in the north and west.
Belgium: Flemings, Walloons and Germans - FAQs
According to Article 107 quater Belgium comprised three regions: the Walloon region, the Flemish region and the Brussels region. Regional institutions were set up to deal with regional matters but the precise nature of such matters remained unresolved.