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Words to Understand Flanders: The Dutch-speaking northern region of Belgium that includes West and East Flanders. grottoes: Caves or recesses, formed over thousands of years. Grottoes can also be man-made. topographical: Relating to the surface features of an area or locality.

ABOVE: The town of Bouillon, Luxembourg on the Semois River. The medieval castle in the background is situated on a rocky spur above the town.