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What country did the Flemings and wallons live in?
Belgium
Where do the wallons live?
The Wallons primarily inhabit the Wallonia region of Belgium, which is located in the southern part of the country. This region is predominantly French-speaking and includes major cities such as Liège, Namur, and Charleroi. Wallonia is known for its rich industrial history and diverse landscapes, featuring both urban and rural areas.
The french speaking Belgians in southern portion of Belgium are known as?
The French-speaking Belgians in the southern portion of Belgium are known as Walloons.
Where would you find French speaking walloons?
The Walloons (in French: les wallons) are the French-speaking people living in the southern / south-eastern part of Belgium.
What has the author Jacquemine Le Clercq written?
Jacquemine Le Clercq has written: 'The Wallons consistory and excommunication' -- subject(s): Persecution, Freedom of religion, Liberty of conscience
What has the author Joseph Dejardin written?
Joseph Dejardin has written: 'Dictionnaire des spots ou proverbes wallons' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Proverbs, Walloon Proverbs
What is a wallon in French?
Belgium is located between the Netherlands and the north-west of France. The inhabitants speak two languages.The flamands in the north speak flamand which is basically dutch.The wallons in the south speak french. Wallon is a french word.
What percentage of Belgium is wallonia?
Since South of Belgium covers about 50%, accounting for the "language border", it should be close to 50%. However, I believe the ethymology estimate is approximately 60% Flemish and 40% Wallon. (note that "Walloons" should actually be referred to as "Wallons" to stay faithful to the French language)
Are french fries really made of potatoes?
No, they are actually from Belgium. According to Wikipedia the origin of the French fries is disputed between France and Wallonie, the Southern, French-speaking part of Belgium. They are popular in both countries. In France they are simply called "frites", meaning fries. There is no mention of fries being specifically French. For what it's worth, more than one Frenchman has said to me that the Wallons make the best frites.
What has the author Louis Cloquet written?
Louis M. Dezettel has written: 'Helpful facts about TV and FM antennas, including color TV' 'Masons & Builders Libary 2v' 'Semiconductor amateur projects' -- subject- s -: Amateurs' manuals, Radio, Transistor circuits 'Do your own electric wiring' -- subject- s -: Amateurs' manuals, Interior Electric wiring 'Amateur tests and measurements' -- subject- s -: Amateurs' manuals, Radio, Radio measurements 'Home electrical improvements' -- subject- s -: Amateurs' manuals, Electric engineering 'Electronics for the amateur' -- subject- s -: Amateurs' manuals, Electronics 'Know about home intercom systems' -- subject- s -: Intercommunication systems 'Concrete pouring and patching for the homeowner' -- subject- s -: Concrete construction, Dwellings, Maintenance and repair 'Record changers; how they work' -- subject- s -: Record changers
Why is French spoken in Belgium?
Once colonized by the Germans, during WW1 the British and French divided the country after the war. Four fifths of the country was assigned to the French under the League of Nations treaty. From 1919 to 1939 the French build schools , roads and industries and the working language was French.People in Cameroon speak French because Cameroon was a French colony from 1919 until 1959.Cameroon was a French colony, ruled by France, for many years.
