Flemish Region facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Flemish Region
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| Anthem: De Vlaamse Leeuw | |||
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Seat | Brussels (but not part of the Flemish Region) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 13,522 km2 (5,221 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(1 January 2017)
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| • Total | 6,516,011 | ||
| • Density | 481.882/km2 (1,248.07/sq mi) | ||
| Demographics | |||
| • Ethnic group | Flemings | ||
| • Languages | Dutch | ||
| ISO 3166 code | BE-VLG | ||
| Celebration Day | 11 July | ||
| Website | www.flanders.be | ||
The Flemish Region (pronounced Flem-ish) is a special part of Belgium, located in the northern area of the country. It is often simply called Flanders. The main language spoken here is Dutch, which some people also call Flemish.
Flanders is home to about 7 million people and is divided into 5 different areas called provinces. Even though its capital city is Brussels, Brussels itself is not part of the Flemish Region.
Belgium has three main regions. Flanders is one of them. The other two are Wallonia (also known as the Walloon Region) and the Brussels-Capital Region.
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What is the Flemish Region?
The Flemish Region is one of the three main areas that make up the country of Belgium. It is in the northern part of Belgium. This region has its own government and parliament, which means it can make many of its own rules and decisions.
How Big is Flanders?
The Flemish Region covers an area of about 13,522 square kilometers (which is about 5,221 square miles). This makes it a medium-sized region.
Who Lives in Flanders?
Around 7 million people live in the Flemish Region. Most of these people are called Flemings. The official language they speak is Dutch.
Government of Flanders
The Flemish Region has its own government, called the Flemish Government. This government is in charge of many things that affect the people living in Flanders.
The Flemish Parliament
The Flemish Parliament is where laws are made for the region. It is like the main decision-making body. Members of the parliament are elected by the people of Flanders.
The Minister-President
The leader of the Flemish Government is called the Minister-President. This person is like the head of the region's government. From 2014 to 2019, the Minister-President was Geert Bourgeois.
Important Dates
The Flemish Region was officially established in the year 1286. Every year, on July 11, people in Flanders celebrate the Day of the Flemish Community. This is a special day for the region.
Images for kids
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Bus of "De Lijn"
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The municipalities with language facilities near Brussels
See also
In Spanish: Región Flamenca para niños
