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Languages in Benelux
Languages in Benelux
Dutch is the main language in the Netherlands and in the north of Belgium (Flanders) where it is also known as Flemish, and is also spoken in bilingual Brussels. Actually, the only by bilingual about Brussels is the street signs and the Flemish people. Almost no Belgian francophones speak Dutch, which has cause some political tension in the country. French is the main language in Brussels and in all of the south of Belgium (Wallonia) with the exception of the eastern side of Wallonia where you will find the Belgian German speaking community. Luxembourg has three official languages: Luxembourgish, French and German but for all practical purposes French is the most important language for travelers. Many people, especially in the Netherlands and Flanders (Northern Belgium), can speak English. This is considered to be because of television and movies, which are shown in their original languages with subtitles. Especialy when you go to Wallonia (Southern Belgium), where TV is dubbed into French, people are not so good at speaking English. Frisian, is a minority language spoken in Friesland (Netherlands).
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