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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.
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Do the Walloons speak Flemish?
No, the Walloons speak French. The Flemish speak Dutch.
Which West European kingdom has Dutch-speaking Flemish people in the north and French-speaking Walloons in the South?
That description would fit Belgium perfectly.
How are flemish and walloon different?
Flemish and Waloon are two totally different people who just live in the same country, they have an different history, culture, language etc... A Flemish is not a Walloon and a Walloon is not a Flemish
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 name is given to the French speaking population of Belgium?
Hello, The "left" end of Belgium from approx. Brussel to the French border is mainlt inhabited by Waloons. The other part being Flemish.
Do the Walloons speak Flemish?
No, the Walloons speak French. The Flemish speak Dutch.
Who are Flemish and Walloons?
The flemish are the people who speak flemish. The live in the north of Belgium. Flemish is a dialect from Dutch. Most of it is the same but pronounced a bit different. The walloons live in the south of Belgium and they speak french.
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
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.
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?
That description would fit Belgium perfectly.
How are flemish and walloon different?
Flemish and Waloon are two totally different people who just live in the same country, they have an different history, culture, language etc... A Flemish is not a Walloon and a Walloon is not a Flemish
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.
Is Walloon's a European minority ethnic group?
Yes, the Walloons are considered a European minority ethnic group primarily located in Belgium. They primarily speak French and are mainly found in the southern region of Wallonia. The Walloons have a distinct cultural identity that differentiates them from the Flemish population in the northern part of the country.
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 :)
