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There is no Belgian language. Northern half of Belgium is Flemish (Low Dutch) speaking, southern half of French speaking. This section of the populations is called Walloon. Until 1914-18 War French was official language. But in Germanoccupied territory Flemish aspirations were encouraged. Since that War the Flemings have gained ground. Flemings are mostly farmers with high birthrate, Walloons mostly industrial workers, ivith low birthrate. Flemings would now prefer reunion with Holland. Walloons look to France. But Holland prefers Belgium to remain an independent buffer State.
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Northern Advocate, 11 May 1940, Page 7
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