Question

Which two languages are spoken in Belgium?
A.French and English
B.Dutch and English
C.French and Dutch
D.Dutch and Sinhala

Answer 1

Hint: Belgium is a small and densely populated country situated in the northwest Europe borders of France, Germany and the Netherlands. It has a high standard of living, health and education and also ranks as one of the safest and most peaceful countries in the world.

Complete answer:
 Belgium is home to two main linguistic groups namely the Dutch speaking Flemish community which makes about 60 percent of the country’s population and the French speaking community which constitutes about 40 percent of the population.In the capital city of Brussels, which is known for being a centre of government and trade is also known for being a region having a bilingual community speaking French and Dutch. Although French is the dominant language, a small German speaking community which constitutes about 1 percent exists in the East Cantons.

Among the following regions, we can learn that in the Southern part of Belgium, people speak Walloon which is a dialect of French. In the north, people speak Dutch which was formerly known as Flemish. A few people in the East speak German language.As a result, Belgium’s linguistic diversity and its related political conflicts can be reflected in its political history and complex system of governance,

Hence, the correct answer is option (B).

Note:Today, Belgium is a highly developed industrial nation with a thriving economy. Being the founding member of the European Union since 1957 and of the Benelux alliance with the Netherlands and Luxembourg, Belgium plays an important role in the European and international affairs.