In 1898, the Belgian government established the first language legislation known as the "Language Laws" to address the linguistic conflict between the Flemings and Walloons. These laws granted language rights to both communities, recognizing Dutch and French as official languages in Belgium and ensuring language equality in government institutions, education, and official communications.
The country decided to have two official languages
One of the main causes that led up to the Belgian Revolution was the treatment of the Catholic Walloons.
I'm not sure, but is it Belgian? (This answer may not be correct)'+++You are correct in the English language. A citizen of Belgium is indeed a Belgian generally, so those 3 people who "found this useful" may rest easy in their new-found knowledge! However, internally Belgium is home to two distinct communities, the Flemish and the Walloons.
People in Belgium are Belgians.But in Belgium there are also two divided groups:* Northern part, Flanders: the Flemish => speak a variation of Dutch* Southern part, Wallonia: the Walloons => speak a variation of French
When Englishmen had begun to establish colonies, there were plenty of French, Spanish, Dutch and even Russian already there. Also there were some Belgian Flemings and Walloons, French Huguenots, Scandinavians and Germans. There would be a few native Americans nearby and the African slave trade began around the same time.
The Belgian Congo is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It gained independence from Belgium in 1960 and is a country in Central Africa rich in natural resources but facing challenges such as political instability and conflict.
Language has had a significant impact on Belgian culture, as the country is divided along linguistic lines between Dutch-speaking Flemish in the north and French-speaking Walloons in the south. This linguistic divide has shaped political, social, and cultural dynamics in Belgium, leading to a complex system of bilingualism and a sense of regional identity. Language differences have sometimes been a source of tension and challenges in Belgian society.
As of 2021, the Belgian Export Credit Agency does not have a population as it is a government agency responsible for providing financial services to support Belgian companies in their international trade activities rather than a residential population.
made flemmish an official language
made flemmish an official language
If you were born in Belgium you are a Belgian
Belgian in French is "belge."