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Which parts of Belgium are associated with Walloon literature?
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Belgian literature
The ethnic and linguistic composition of Belgium.
Walloon literature is associated with the southern half of Belgium, specifically the region of Wallonia. This body of work is produced in local dialects of French and Latin origin known as Walloon, which are spoken across the following five provinces:12
- Hainaut
- Liège
- Namur
- Luxembourg
- Walloon Brabant
While Liège has historically been a particularly prolific center for dialect writing, other areas such as Namur and Hainaut have also maintained active traditions of literature in these dialects. Furthermore, the Société de Littérature Wallonne has supported the development of this literature through various associations and publishing centers located in cities including Liège, Namur, Mons, La Louvière, Nivelles, and Brussels.1