Incorrect language -"Flemish-speaking Antwerp"
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Jun 1, 2016 13:31

Please note that Flemish is NOT a language in Belgium.

Belgium has three official languages: French, Dutch and German.

While the people may be Flemish, they speak DUTCH. This is akin to Americans, as we speak English and not American.

The error is often made in the media. Time magazine made the error in the past but once informed of the correct usage , now properly uses Dutch as the language of the Flemish people.


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