Belgium: Geography and Demographics Quiz

What percentage of Belgium's total population lives in the Flemish region?

Which language is spoken by the majority of people in Brussels?

What was a significant source of tension in Belgium during the 1950s and 1960s?

Which community in Belgium has a majority in the country but a minority in the capital?

What percentage of Belgium's population is German-speaking?

How does the population of Sri Lanka compare to that of Haryana?

In Sri Lanka, what percentage of the population are Tamil speakers?

What major social group constitutes the largest percentage of the population in Sri Lanka?

Belgium: A Complex Society

Belgium is a small European country, smaller in area than Haryana.
It shares borders with France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Luxembourg.
Population is slightly over 10 million, roughly half of Haryana's population.

Ethnic Composition

Ethnic makeup is complex:
- 59% of Belgians live in the Flemish region and speak Dutch.
- 40% reside in the Wallonia region and communicate in French.
- 1% speak German.

Linguistic Dynamics in Brussels

Brussels population: 80% French-speaking, 20% Dutch-speaking.
Historically, the French-speaking community was wealthier and more powerful, leading to resentment among Dutch speakers.
Economic development and educational opportunities were provided to Dutch speakers later.

Tension Between Communities

Tensions heightened during the 1950s and 1960s, particularly in Brussels.
In Brussels, Dutch speakers are a majority in the country but a minority in the capital.

Sri Lanka: A Comparative Perspective

Sri Lanka is an island nation located near Tamil Nadu, India.
The population stands at approximately 20 million, similar to that of Haryana.

Ethnic Groups in Sri Lanka

Predominant groups include Sinhala speakers (74%) and Tamil speakers (18%).
Tamil speakers are further divided into two sub-groups.

Test your knowledge about Belgium, a small yet diverse European country. This quiz covers its geographical borders, population statistics, and the complex ethnic composition of its regions, including the Flemish and Wallonia areas. Challenge yourself and learn more about this fascinating nation!