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The history of Wallonia, from prehistoric times to the present day, is that of a territory which, since 1970, has approximately coincided with the territory of Wallonia, a federated component of Belgium, which also includes the smaller German-speaking Community of Belgium (73,000 inhabitants). Wallonia is the name colloquially given to the ...
Wallonia is rich in iron and coal, and these resources and related industries have played an important role in its history. In ancient times, the Sambre and Meuse valley was an important industrial area in the Roman Empire .
Location of Wallonia in Belgium and Europe (dark green) The area now known as Wallonia has been settled by various Celtic tribes and later by Roman and Frankish settlers. From the early Middle Ages up until the early modern period, the region has been separated between many city-states and external powers. Such changing rule brought variations ...
During the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, mining and the heavy industry that relied on coal formed a major part of Belgium's economy. Most of this mining and industry took place in the sillon industriel ("industrial valley" in French), a strip of land running across the country where many of the largest cities in Wallonia are located.
History of Wallonia by province (5 C) F. Former municipalities of Wallonia (6 C, 1 P) French Hainaut (14 P) H. Wallonia's Major Heritage (55 P) P. Prince-Bishopric of ...
The majority of Walloons (53%) agreed with a union between Brussels and Wallonia while a minority (21%) supported a merge with France. Only 10% of the Walloons prefer an independent Walloon state. In contrast, the Brusselers were divided between a union with Wallonia (39%) and a city-state scenario (34%). [85]
Luxembourg (/ ˈ l ʌ k s əm b ɜːr ɡ /; French: Luxembourg [lyksɑ̃buʁ] ⓘ; Dutch: Luxemburg [ˈlyksəmˌbʏr(ə)x] ⓘ; German: Luxemburg [ˈlʊksm̩bʊʁk] ⓘ; Luxembourgish: Lëtzebuerg [ˈlətsəbuəɕ] ⓘ; Walloon: Lussimbork), also called Belgian Luxembourg or West Luxembourg, [5] [6] is the southernmost province of Wallonia within Belgium.
Namur has taken on a new role as the capital of the federal region of Wallonia. Its location at the head of the Ardennes has also made it a popular tourist centre, with a casino located in its southern district on the left bank of the Meuse. The town's most prominent sight is the Citadel of Namur, now demilitarised and open to the public.