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∙ 12y agoThey are people living in the country Belgium. The country lies south of the Netherlands and nort of France.
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Do the Walloons speak Flemish?
No, the Walloons do not speak Flemish. Walloons primarily speak French in the Wallonia region of Belgium. Flemish is spoken in the Flanders region of Belgium.
In which country do the Walloons live?
The Walloons primarily live in the southern region of Belgium, known as Wallonia. It is one of the three main communities in the country, alongside the Flemish community and the Brussels-Capital region.
Flemish and french are the offical languages of?
Belgium - but only in the capital - Brussels (Brusel (Flemish), Bruxelle (French)). In Flanders, Flemish is the official language, whereas in the Walloons, French is the official language. Because of this and the animosity between the two regions, English is used as a common language. Most Flemish, speak French as well as English, whereas the Walloons, mainly speak French
What did the Flemish and the Walloons bring to Britain?
The Flemish brought weaving and textile skills to Britain, helping to develop the textile industry in areas such as East Anglia. The Walloons brought expertise in metalworking, particularly in iron and steel production, contributing to the development of the iron industry in England.
What is the primary ethnic group of belgium?
It depends on how you define "primary". Walloons are more numerous, Flemish are more affluent.
Which West European kingdom has Dutch-speaking Flemish people in the north and French-speaking Walloons in the South?
Belgium is the West European kingdom that has Dutch-speaking Flemish people in the north and French-speaking Walloons in the south. The country also has a small German-speaking community in the east.
How are flemish and walloon different?
Flemish and Walloon are two major linguistic and cultural groups in Belgium. Flemish people primarily speak Dutch, while Walloons primarily speak French. The two groups also have distinct cultural traditions and historical backgrounds.
Is In Belgium tension exists between the Flemish people who speak Dutch and the Walloons who speak French an example of a physical characteristics?
No, there is no tension, and physical characteristics have no role in Belgium.
People speak french in belgium why?
They also speak flemish. The country has been under various owners, French, German and Dutch I think. Some of the people are Flaamse and some Walloons.
Why do you think that belgain speak flemish in north and french in the south?
Belgium has two main linguistic communities: Dutch-speaking Flemish in the north and French-speaking Walloons in the south. This division reflects historical influences, with Flemish stemming from the Dutch language and Walloon from the French language. The linguistic divide can also be traced back to regional differences in culture and administration.
What two groups does Belgium arise between?
Flemings and Walloons. The Flemings in the north speak Flemish, and the Walloons in the south speak French. Tensions sometimes arise between the two groups because there is more wealth and industry in the north than in the south. *Source: My textbook :)
What name is given to the French speaking population of Belgium?
The French speaking population of Belgium is referred to as Walloons.
