Belgische Gemeenten, Communes de Belgique: Vlaanderen, Flandre
NL: Hoeveel Vlaamse gemeenten kunt u noemen?
FR: Combien de communes Flamandes pouvez-vous citer?
DE: Wie viele Flämische Gemeinden können Sie nennen?
EN: How many Flemish municipalities can you name?
Thank you for your answer. It's an interesting point of view. :)
The main problem is actually the definition of "Flanders".
Geographically, there's a border between Brussels and Flanders. That's the principle of an enclave. ;)
If you're talking about the geographical region of Flanders, then it's limited to the plain (approx. West Flanders, East Flanders and the French department of Nord) ; a definition that excludes Brussels and a large part of the political Region of Flanders.
The Flemish community has indeed its parliament in Brussels, just like the French community. But that doesn't make Brussels as part of Flanders, right like it's not part of Wallonia. The municipalities are under the control of the regions, not of the communities. Therefore the 19 municipalities of the Brussels Region consider themselves as "Brussels municipalities".
I suggest a change in the title, replacing "Flanders" by "Flemish community". :)
After not having updated the quiz since 2021, I have now made this map up to date. Unfortunately, this does mean that your scores have been reset.
The fusions should be in order (already for the 2025 Flemish corrections that are coming). I hope you enjoy it!
The new form-factor allows me to make changes more easily (part of the reason why it was not updated before). If you notice any mistakes please just comment below, as you have done before. The individual province quizes will be updated soon too, definitely check those out!
To maybe pre-emtively adress the inclusion of Brussels into this quiz, indeed the correct political designation would distinct the 'Vlaams gewest' and the 'BHG'. However I do consider it part of the same cultural area and as such it is included. As previously mentioned the Flemish parliament is in Brussels as well.
The main problem is actually the definition of "Flanders".
Geographically, there's a border between Brussels and Flanders. That's the principle of an enclave. ;)
If you're talking about the geographical region of Flanders, then it's limited to the plain (approx. West Flanders, East Flanders and the French department of Nord) ; a definition that excludes Brussels and a large part of the political Region of Flanders.
The Flemish community has indeed its parliament in Brussels, just like the French community. But that doesn't make Brussels as part of Flanders, right like it's not part of Wallonia. The municipalities are under the control of the regions, not of the communities. Therefore the 19 municipalities of the Brussels Region consider themselves as "Brussels municipalities".
I suggest a change in the title, replacing "Flanders" by "Flemish community". :)
After not having updated the quiz since 2021, I have now made this map up to date. Unfortunately, this does mean that your scores have been reset.
The fusions should be in order (already for the 2025 Flemish corrections that are coming). I hope you enjoy it!
The new form-factor allows me to make changes more easily (part of the reason why it was not updated before). If you notice any mistakes please just comment below, as you have done before. The individual province quizes will be updated soon too, definitely check those out!
To maybe pre-emtively adress the inclusion of Brussels into this quiz, indeed the correct political designation would distinct the 'Vlaams gewest' and the 'BHG'. However I do consider it part of the same cultural area and as such it is included. As previously mentioned the Flemish parliament is in Brussels as well.
Met vriendelijke groeten,
Arthur4P87