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Should Belgium be split up? - Page 11

View Poll Results: Divide them or keep it as it is?

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  • Yes, Wallonia and Flanders should become independent states.

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  • Yes, Wallonia should become part of France and Flanders part of the Netherlands.

    19 48.72%
  • No, keep Belgium in tact.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dusan View Post
    True, Belgium is essentially Dutch version of Macedonia. I don't think Wallonian part of Belgium should go to France. France is large enough a country whereas the Netherlands is tiny in comparison. It would do the balance of power in Europe a lot of good if Belgium was annexed to Netherlands I think.
    Wallonia doesn't have a large enough population, territory or economy to make much difference.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Albion View Post
    Wallonia doesn't have a large enough population, territory or economy to make much difference.
    A reunited Netherlands would be like a Poland in the west. Population of the country would be increased to 28 million, its GDP increased to $1.3 trillion, its territorial reach increased to something-90,000 km. Another modest gain could also be made if Luxembourg were to become part of this reunited kingdom.


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    What is being called 'Flemish'-speaking on that map is actually Dutch-speaking. To me Flemish is only the historical South-Western dialects of Dutch, all other claims are anti-intellectual.
    Sadly very prominent in the 19th century. All Germanic-speakers were collectively called 'Flemish'-speaking, hence you even see the German speaking parts being called such in the map above. The yokels hijacked civilisation in that era. Be aware that we're talking about Belgium here.
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