Armenians in Belgium
Armenians in Belgium are citizens of Belgium of Armenian ancestry. The exact number of Armenians in the country is unknown, but is unofficially estimated to be about 40,000.
Հայերը Բելգիայում | |
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| Total population | |
| 40,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Brussels Antwerp Mechelen | |
| Languages | |
| Armenian • Dutch • French • German Smaller numbers also speak Russian | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity (Armenian Apostolic Church • Armenian Catholic Church • Armenian Evangelical Church) |
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One of the important sectors that Armenian communities in Belgium excel and are involved in is the diamonds trade business, which is based primarily in the diamond district. Some of the famous Armenian families involved in the diamond business in the city are the Artinians, Arslanians, Aslanians, Barsamians and the Osganians.
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