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Belgium and Sri Lanka Power-Sharing Quiz

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Belgium and Sri Lanka Power-Sharing Quiz

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What are the borders of Belgium?

Belgium has borders with France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Luxembourg.

What language do the majority of people in the Flemish region of Belgium speak?

The majority of people in the Flemish region of Belgium speak Dutch.

What is the population of Belgium?

Belgium has a population of a little over one crore, about half the population of Haryana.

What special problem does Brussels present in terms of language and population?

<p>Brussels presented a special problem as the Dutch-speaking people constituted a majority in the country, but a minority in the capital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main communities and languages in Belgium?

<p>The two main communities in Belgium are the Dutch-speaking community in the Flemish region and the French-speaking community in the Wallonia region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Geographic Borders

Belgium is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the southwest, and the North Sea to the northwest.

Language Demographics

In the Flemish region of Belgium, the majority of people speak Dutch.

Population

The population of Belgium is approximately 11.5 million people.

Brussels: A Special Case

Brussels, the capital city, presents a unique problem due to its location in the Flemish region but having a predominantly French-speaking population, causing language and population tensions.

Communities and Languages

The two main communities in Belgium are the Flemish Community, which speaks Dutch, and the French Community, which speaks French.

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Test your knowledge of power-sharing in Belgium and Sri Lanka with this quiz. Explore the historical tensions between Dutch-speaking and French-speaking communities in Belgium during the 1950s and 1960s, and their implications for power-sharing. Gain insights into Belgium's borders, population, and its unique political landscape.