Flanders - Wikipedia
WEBFlanders (/ ˈ f l æ n d ər z /; Dutch: Vlaanderen [ˈvlaːndərə(n)] ⓘ) is the Dutch-speaking northern portion of Belgium and one of the communities, regions and language areas of Belgium. However, there are several overlapping definitions, including ones related to culture, language, politics, and history, and sometimes involving ...
Flanders | Belgium, Map, & History | Britannica
WEBFlanders, region that constitutes the northern half of Belgium. Along with the Walloon Region and the Brussels-Capital Region, the self-governing Flemish Region was created during the federalization of Belgium, largely along ethnolinguistic lines, in the 1980s and ’90s. Its elected government has.
History of Flanders - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of Flanders concerns not only the modern Dutch-speaking part of Belgium, which is now called "Flanders" (Dutch: Vlaanderen), but also several neighbouring territories and populations. Its historical core territory was in western Belgium between the coast and the Scheldt river.
Flanders | Medieval Principality, Historical Region & European …
WEBFlanders, medieval principality in the southwest of the Low Countries, now included in the French département of Nord (q.v.), the Belgian provinces of East Flanders and West Flanders (qq.v.), and the Dutch province of Zeeland (q.v.). The name appeared as early as the 8th century and is believed to
Discover Flanders | VISITFLANDERS
WEBWhether it involves culinary delights (beer!), diamonds or nanotechnology, architecture or comic strips, charming and vibrant cities or nearly unspoilt nature interspersed with historic castles and beautiful gardens, Flanders offers modern craftsmanship built …
Flemish Region - Wikipedia
WEBThe Flemish Region (Dutch: Vlaams Gewest, pronounced [ˌvlaːms xəˈʋɛst] ⓘ), usually simply referred to as Flanders (Dutch: Vlaanderen [ˈvlaːndərə(n)] ⓘ), is one of the three regions of Belgium—alongside the Walloon Region and the Brussels-Capital Region.
Flanders summary | Britannica
WEBBelow is the article summary. For the full article, see Flanders . Flanders, Flemish Vlaanderen, Medieval principality extending along the coast of the Low Countries. Its lands are now included in the French département of Nord, the Belgian provinces of East Flanders and West Flanders, and the Dutch province of Zeeland.
Flanders – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBFlanders ( Dutch: Vlaanderen) is the Dutch -speaking, northern part of Belgium wedged between the North Sea and the Netherlands in the north and Wallonia and France in the south. This region has an immense historical and cultural wealth made visible through its buildings, works of art and festivals. Provinces [ edit] 51°6′36″N 4°18′0″E.
VISITFLANDERS
WEBFeb 27, 2011 · Come visit Flanders – Belgium. Discover Antwerp, Bruges, Brussels and Ghent, and our famous chocolate, beer, Flanders Fields and rich cycling history.
Flemish destinations | VISITFLANDERS
WEBAntwerp. Brussels. Leuven. Hasselt. Mechelen. Flemish art cities. Bite-sized Flanders is a perfect place to explore, with cities full of art, heritage, culinary delights and other highlights. Its art cities of Antwerp, Bruges, Brussels, Ghent, Leuven and Mechelen all welcome you with open arms. ©Havenbedrijf Antwerpen - Peter Knoop.
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