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The Netherlands. Belgium became an independent country on October 4, 1830.
Prior to that it has changed hands many times.
The Eastern part was once the Bishopric of Liege, which was part of Germany.
The western part was once Burgundian, then the 'Spanish Netherlands', then the 'Austrian Netherlands'.
Various parts were once French, and during the Napoleonic wars (up to 1815) the whole of what is now Belgium was part of France.
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What country is Flanders in?
Flanders is in Belgium. Flanders is the northern part of Belgium.
What country was never part of the central powers?
Belgium
Why doesn't Luxembourg become a part of Belgium?
Luxembourg is an independent country. No country would want to give up its independence and join another country. So Luxembourg would not want to become part of Belgium or any other country.
What continent is Belgium on?
Brussels is the capital of Belgium, a country in Western Europe.Brussels is in Belgium, and Belgium is in Europe.
If you were born in Belgium does that mean you are French?
Part of Belgium is French-speaking, the other main part is Dutch-speaking. That does not mean that Belgium is part of France or Netherlands. Belgium is a separate, independent country. If you are born in Belgium there is a strong possibility that you are a Belgian. You could be born in Belgium, and be French, if your parents were French nationals living in Belgium at the time of your birth.
What country did Hitler invade only to get to the northern part of France?
Belgium
Does Belgium and the Netherlands look similar?
Yes, the Netherlands and Belgium look very similar. They were once together one country after Napoleon.
What is the country Gaul known as today?
The territory which was once known as Gaul encompassed what are today part of the Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland, and Germany, as well as the whole of France, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
Is Belgium in Holland?
No, the country of the Netherlands is independent from the country of Belgium. Actually, Belgium gained independence from the Netherlands, once being under Dutch control.
What was Belgium called in the 1400's?
In the 1400s Belgium wasn't an independent country yet. It was part of the Netherlands and was called 'the South Netherlands'.
What country has the capital as Belgium?
Belgium is a country in Europe. The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
What country is Flemish art from?
Flemish art is/was made in Flanders, situated in Belgium. Flanders is the northern part of Belgium, where people speak Dutch.
