Brabant
[key], former province, central Belgium. The region is drained by the
Dijle, Senne, and Demer rivers. Much of its soil is fertile and under
cultivation, and industry is prevalent. Belgian Brabant occupies the
southern part of the former duchy of Brabant. In 1995 it was split into two
provinces—Dutch-speaking Flemish Brabant , 813 sq mi
(2,106 sq km), with its capital at Louvain, and French-speaking
Walloon Brabant, 421 sq mi (1,091 sq km), with its capital
at Wavre. The Brussels capital
region is surrounded by, but not part of, Flemish Brabant.
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