In the Netherlands as well as in Flanders the official language is Dutch, as spoken and written in the media. As in all languages, dialects, such as Flemish or Saxon, feed into the language.

Over 200 languages are spoken throughout the region, reflecting its rich cultural heritage. In each country, the second most spoken language, after the official one, varies significantly.

Most people here have very sensible things to say, but I would like to add one more thing. I am Flemish, and during my training as an interpreter, I was taught to use 'standard' Dutch in the booth ...

Otherwise, if spoken to in Dutch, they will naturally respond in Dutch. English comes from Dutch, which makes Dutch the easiest language for native English speakers to learn.

Roma There are 7,000 Romani speaking gypsies in the Netherlands and the Netherlands should contribute to the European policy on the protection of their language, Sanders-ten Holte tells the paper.

By the way, 60% of the Belgian population speaks Flemish even though the official languages are French, Dutch and German. Sent by: Augusta ...