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Where would you hear Flemish being spoken?

You would hear Flemish spoken primarily in Belgium, specifically in the northern region called Flanders.

Here's a breakdown:

* Flanders: The northern region of Belgium where Flemish is the primary language. This includes major cities like Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, Leuven, and Mechelen.

* Brussels: While officially bilingual (French and Dutch), the Dutch spoken in Brussels is closer to Flemish than to the standard Dutch spoken in the Netherlands.

* Other parts of Belgium: While Flemish is the dominant language in Flanders, it's also spoken by some people in the bilingual Brussels-Capital Region and in some communities within the Wallonia region (the French-speaking south of Belgium).

* The Netherlands: While technically a dialect of Dutch, Flemish is distinct enough to be considered a separate language in Belgium. You won't hear it spoken as the primary language in the Netherlands, though you might find some speakers in border regions.

Important Note: "Flemish" can be used interchangeably with "Dutch" in Belgium, though it specifically refers to the dialect spoken in Flanders.

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