Flemings are a
Germanic ethnic group, who speak
Dutch. They are mostly found in the contemporary region of
Flanders. They are one of two principal ethnic groups in
Belgium, the other being the
French-speaking Walloons. The Flemings make up the majority of the Belgian population (about 60%). Historically, all inhabitants of the medieval
County of Flanders were called Flemings, irrespective of the language spoken. The contemporary region of Flanders comprises a part of this historical county, as well as parts of the medieval duchy of Brabant and the medieval county of Loon.