Flanders
"De Vlaamse Leeuw" (The Flemish Lion)

Words by: Hippoliet Van Peene
Music by: Karel Miry
Adopted: 1845

The Flemish are one of the main ethnic groups of Belgium (60% of the Belgian population). They speak Dutch and have their own regional government and anthem.

Special thanks to: Jan Bosmans for this information

See also: Belgium.