Difference between revisions of "Dutch language"
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| − | '''Dutch''' (''Nederlands'') is the main language of the [[Netherlands]] and [[Suriname]], and one of the official languages of [[Belgium]] | + | '''Dutch''' (''Nederlands'') is a West [[Germanic language]]. It is the main language of the [[Netherlands]] and [[Suriname]], and one of the official languages of [[Belgium]]. The Dutch language in the Netherlands, Belgium and Suriname is regulated by the ''Nederlandse Taalunie''. |
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| − | The [[Afrikaans]] | + | ==Status in Belgium== |
| − | + | Belgium has three official languages: Dutch, French and German. Only in the five northern provinces, collectively known as the "Flemish Region" (''Vlaams Gewest''), does Dutch have official language recognition. | |
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | The [[Afrikaans|Afrikaans language]] | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *[http://www.taalunie.nl Nederlandse Taalunie website] | ||
[[Category: Germanic languages]] | [[Category: Germanic languages]] | ||
[[Category:Suriname]] | [[Category:Suriname]] | ||
[[Category:Netherlands]] | [[Category:Netherlands]] | ||
Revision as of 03:39, March 12, 2009
Dutch (Nederlands) is a West Germanic language. It is the main language of the Netherlands and Suriname, and one of the official languages of Belgium. The Dutch language in the Netherlands, Belgium and Suriname is regulated by the Nederlandse Taalunie.
Status in Belgium
Belgium has three official languages: Dutch, French and German. Only in the five northern provinces, collectively known as the "Flemish Region" (Vlaams Gewest), does Dutch have official language recognition.
