1. Flanders - Noun
2. Flanders - Proper noun
a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands
Source: WordNetA 2006 inquiry in Flanders, considered more religious than Wallonia, showed that 55% considered themselves religious, and 36% believed that God created the world. Source: Internet
A 2006 inquiry in Flanders, considered to be a more religious region than Wallonia, showed that 55% considered themselves religious and that 36% believed that God created the universe. Source: Internet
After a busy summer in 1154, however, Stephen travelled to Dover to meet the Count of Flanders ; some historians believe that the King was already ill and preparing to settle his family affairs. Source: Internet
Although Haig had wanted his armies to strike at the Germans in Flanders, he demurred to General Joffre, the de facto generalissimo of the Allied forces, and threw himself into the planning for the attack with enthusiasm. Source: Internet
Also, every five years, a huge botanical exhibition (Gentse Floraliën) takes place in Flanders Expo in Ghent, attracting numerous visitors to the city. Source: Internet
Ancona and Dubrovnik developed an alternative trade route to the Venetian (Venice- Austria Germany ): starting in Dubrovnik it went on to Ancona, through Florence and ended in Flanders as seen on this map. Source: Internet