Is Dutch the same as Flemish?

Is Dutch the same as Flemish?

That’s right, Dutch (and not Flemish) is one of the official Belgian languages! After all, Flemish is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as the “Dutch language spoken in Northern Belgium”. So, the terms ‘Flemish’ and ‘Belgian Dutch’ actually refer to the same language.

What is the difference between Flemish and Belgian?

All Flemish are Belgians but not all Belgians are Flemish. Flanders is a part of Belgium, it’s the northern part of the country and contains the capital of Belgium, Brussels. Brussels, however, isn’t part of Flanders, but (some of) its inhabitants are. These can also be called Flemish.

Is Flemish French?

Flemish is native to Flanders, a historical region in northern Belgium; it is spoken by Flemings, the dominant ethnic group of the region. Outside of Flanders, it is also spoken to some extent in French Flanders and the Dutch Zeelandic Flanders….

Flemish
Glottolog	dutc1256 Dutch

What race is Belgium?

Demographics of Belgium

Demographics of the Kingdom of Belgium
Nationality	noun: Belgian(s) adjective: Belgian
Major ethnic	58% Flemish
Minor ethnic	31% Walloon, 11% Mixed/Other
Language

What is the official state religion of South Africa?

Almost 80% of South African population adheres to the Christian faith. Other major religious groups are Hindus, Muslims and Jews. A minority of South African population does not belong to any of the major religions, but regard themselves as traditionalists or of no specific religious affiliation.

What is Africa’s dominant religion?

The majority of Africans are adherents of Christianity or Islam. African people often combine the practice of their traditional belief with the practice of Abrahamic religions. Abrahamic religions are widespread throughout Africa.

When did Christianity enter South Africa?

1600s