Belgian Lorraine

Coordinates: 49°39′N 5°39′E / 49.650°N 5.650°E / 49.650; 5.650
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Belgian Lorraine (French: Lorraine belge) in the south of Belgium.

Belgian Lorraine is the part of

Luxembourg, in Wallonia
.

The term is used solely in a geological context, as the region borders the geologically-distinct Ardennes, to the north.

Culturally and linguistically, Belgian Lorraine is made up of two sub-regions:

  • The Romance-speaking part (in which French dialects are spoken) called Gaume, with Virton as the main cultural city.
  • The Luxembourgish-speaking part called Land of Arlon (in Luxembourgish:
    province of Luxembourg
    .

Both have Standard French as official administrative language, with Luxembourgish recognised as a minority language by the French Community of Belgium.

49°39′N 5°39′E / 49.650°N 5.650°E / 49.650; 5.650