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Belgian Lorraine

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Belgian Lorraine

Belgian Lorraine is the part of Lorraine that lies in the south of the Belgian province of Luxembourg, part of Wallonia.

The term is used solely in a geological context, as the region is bordering the geologically distinct Ardennes in the north.

Culturally and linguistically, it is made up of two sub-regions:

  • The Romance-speaking part (i.e. using French dialects) called Gaume, with Virton as main cultural city.
  • The Luxembourgish-speaking part called Land of Arlon (in Luxembourgish: Arelerland), with Arlon (Arel) as main cultural city and capital of the (Belgian) province of Luxembourg.

    • Both have Standard French as official administrative language.

    References

    Belgian Lorraine Wikipedia
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