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It is a very old name. In dutch the Netherlands is Nederland, and sometimes people say 'De lage landen'. It 'Nederland' en 'De Lage Landen' means the same namely Low Lands. And that is because it is one of the lowest countries in the world, even below sea level.
In Roman times, the region that is now Belgium housed a number of Gallic tribes. The most important would be the Eburones, but the most famous tribe is the Belgae. Julius Caesar put it this way in his "About the Gallic wars": "Omnii Galii, Belgae fortissimi sunt" (of all the Gallic tribes, the Belgae are the strongest/bravest). When Belgium was constructed in 1830 (by the British), the reference to the Gallic tribe was used, hence the name België/Belgique.
'Belgica' has always been the latin name for the Low Countries, after the devision of the low Countries you had Belgica Foederata (the Netherlands) and Belgica Regia the Southern-Netherlands, now known as Belgium.
In 1790 the Brabantine rebellion against the Austrians created a confederation: the United Belgian States, from the French Les Etats Unis Belgiques (at that time Belgique was still the adjective). Since then the Belgium was known as Belgium.
In 1830 the new state needed a name, Southern-Netherlands were excluded because of the link with the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, (which could also have been named the United Kingdom of the Two Belgiums). They looked back and remembered the nickname 'La Belgique' (from Etats Unis Belgiques) and took that as name.
Belgium is just the lod name for Netherlands, or low Countries.
Gallia Belgica, or Belgica Prima, was a Roman province located in what is now the southern part of the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, northeastern France, and western Germany.
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Who named Belgium?
Belgium's name is derived from the Latin word "Belgica," which was the name of a Roman province in the region. The modern country of Belgium was named after this historical reference.
What country is Brussels in?
Brussels is the capital and largest city of Belgium.
Limburger cheese is named for what province?
It is Limburger in Belgium! Hope this helps!!
Would you find the Software company intelin in belgium square in surat?
i can find the software company named intelin in belgium square in surat district
Is there a language named Belgian?
Belgian is not a language but refers to the people or things related to Belgium. The main languages spoken in Belgium are Dutch, French, and German.
Who named the duffel bag?
Originally a coarse woollen cloth with a thick nap. Named after the town in Belgium where the cloth was made in the 17th Century
Limburger is a stinky semi-soft cheese named for which country's Limburg province?
Limburg, Belgium
Was there a small town named Bastogne in Germany during World War 2?
No. Bastogne is in Belgium.
Was France named after anyone?
France was named after the "Franks", who were a confederation of tribes from West Germany and nowadays Belgium. They raided what was known as Gaul in the 3rd to 5fth centuries.
Did Belgium play an important role in the beginning of World War 1?
It ate a cat named Steven.
Is there a city in Belgium named ambleve?
Actually Amblève is the French name of Amel, a municipality in the Walloon province of Liège, and part of the German-speaking Community of Belgium. It is also the name of the river passing this town.
How many kings have been named Albert?
There have been six kings called Albert. They are Albert I of Belgium, Albert II of Belgium, Albert I of Germany, Albert II of Germany, Albert I of Saxony and Albert of Sweden.
