provincesBrabant

Brabant is a historic region in the Low Countries that has given its name to several current provinces in Europe. The name survives in three administrative entities: Noord-Brabant in the Netherlands, and the two Belgian provinces of Flemish Brabant (Vlaams-Brabant) and Walloon Brabant (Brabant-Wallon). The Brussels-Capital Region lies between the Flemish and Walloon parts and is not part of either Belgian Brabant province.

Noord-Brabant is a province in the southern Netherlands. It is the most populous Brabant province and includes cities such as Den Bosch (s-Hertogenbosch), Eindhoven, Tilburg, and Breda. The province combines agricultural areas with technology and manufacturing sectors, and features diverse landscapes that include rivers, forests, and nature reserves such as the Biesbosch.

Flemish Brabant is located in the Flemish Region, surrounding the Brussels-Cekanters area but not including the city itself. Its capital is Leuven, a historic university city. The province is economically diverse, with knowledge-intensive industries, regional services, and a strong educational sector anchored by the University of Leuven and related institutions. It serves as a transition zone between the Flemish heartland and the Brussels metropolitan area.

Walloon Brabant is part of the French-speaking region of Wallonia. Its capital is Nivelles. The province combines forestry, agriculture, and growing high-tech and service sectors. It is characterized by a mix of historic towns and modern business parks, and it shares cultural ties with the broader Brabant heritage.

Historically, Brabant referred to the Duchy of Brabant, a medieval territory that extended across present-day Belgium and the Netherlands. The contemporary provinces retain cultural and historical links to that legacy while operating as distinct administrative regions.