Limburg

Limburg is the name of two adjoining provinces under the jurisdiction of two separate nations:

Language

Main articles: Limburgish language, Dutch language

Related Topics:
Limburgish language - Dutch language

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Since Limburg is located in Flanders and the Netherlands, the official language in Limburg is Dutch, but Limburgish language, which has many divergent dialects, is spoken almost throughout the region. Though it is still quite often referred to as a group of Dutch dialects, the status of Limburgish has been upgraded thanks to European legislation, whereas the Belgian national authorities refrain from being supportive. In the Netherlands the Limburgish language receives moderate protection under chapter 2 of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In German sources, the dialects linguistically counting as Limburgish spoken east from the river Rhine are often called "Bergisch".

Related Topics:
Flanders - Netherlands - Dutch - Limburgish language - European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages - Rhine

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