Conlang Conworld/De Nederbelg

The Netherbelgs is a small region (at least compared to those around it) occupying the equivalent of Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark (Luxembourg implied) in our world. The country used to be bigger, possessing our world's Austria, Switzerland, the Czech republic, most of west Poland alongside southern Sweden. These areas later became independant from the country as they weren't often considered part of the country; even by the citizens in the (mainland) country itself. But as of today, the country and its former regions get along (fairly) nicely as some of the regions still recognise Xynder as a minority language.

Map
On most Netherbelgen maps, only the ten most populated cities tend to be shown. The cities shown in decreasing order of population are:
 * 1) Zotterdell (Wzotadel)
 * 2) Froke (Vröke)
 * 3) Dukrone (Deukröan)
 * 4) Troder (Tröder)
 * 5) Choberg (Czobörg)
 * 6) Soer (Svöer)
 * 7) Euvo (Euvo)
 * 8) Dullen (Deulan)
 * 9) Shillan (Szylan)
 * 10) Queh (Qê)

Regions
The Netherbelgs is divided into three main regions:

Sa Legjöan Kapitelas
The capital region is centre and southern-most region, containing the capital city (hence the name) and is responsible for the country's law. The region is also the home of the King. The Xynder spoken in this area is considered the standard of the country. Most people of high status and ambassadors of the country must speak in the Kapitelxynt dialect.

Sa Legjöan Estenas
The food region is the region responsible for the country's national food: the waffle. Situating to the west, the region gained its honoured title for the food. The dialect here is referred to as the Netheren dialect (nedere Dialekt). In the dialect, some sounds are pronounced differently:
 * R is pronounced /ʁ/
 * L is pronounced /ʟ/
 * Stops followed by nasals are pronounced so:
 * GN - /ʔ͡kŋ/
 * T(E)N - /ʔn/
 * Ö is mostly pronoucned /ɶ/

Sa Legjöan Tröderas
The Troder region is the nothern-most region. Named after the famous city of Troder, the region is responsible for most of the country's im- and exports. This region contains the city of Soer; the King's hometown. The Troderen dialect (So Dialekt Trödras) here is similar to the Netheren dialect, with a few changes:
 * L is pronounced normally
 * Most voiced stops are pronounced with a slacked voice (/◌̥/)
 * Ö is pronounced /ø/

Before the 19th Century
When the Netherbelgs was larger, its border with Fengeden was a problem as the two countries generally don't like each other. Several small wars took place at these borders which always resulted in draws; neither country gaining any advantage.

The Loss of the South-East (1850)
In 1850, the south-eastern regions of the Netherbelgs rebelled against the mainland. This was because the mainland often isolated the regions. The regions couldn't vote on laws which they still had to follow and they weren't permitted to possess or access an army. The neglected regions gathered in the east with their populations and rebelled, infiltrating into the east of the mainland. They eventually had to retreat upon encountering the army, but the regions refused to be part of country any longer and claimed independence. However, these regions refused to be part of Fengeden as they still hold the disfavour towards the country.

The Fading of the North-East (1873)
1873 gave the North-East region (Southern Sweden) their independence, though this wasn't because they wanted to. The region faded from the country and became indepent as a decision of the mainland. This was because the region was quite out of reach from the mainland and they often had to support themselves in terms of an army. The region even had a different currency and a portion of the law was ignored; mostly as a result of poor communication. Being isolated, the region became independent but gets along very well with its former country. The countries still often make trades with each other at the city of Tröder, hence the name. Before the isolation, the city was a small village which went by the name of Röden but as more trades took place, the city grew to become the 4th most populated in the Netherbelgs.

Culture
The culture is this isolated country is very (, very, very, oh so very) plain.

Food and Drink
The national food is known to be waffles; the native name being Vaflor. Originating from the west several years ago, the treat was enjoyed by many citizens across the country. Nowadays, waffles aren't allowed to be sold to southern Sweden in Troder. Any exports of waffles are often carried out by large businesses. It is also traditional for waffles to be consumed on the days of rest (Friday, Saturday and Wednesday) as breakfast. The national drink is unofficial. It is thought to be cola as it is enjoyed in every city of the Netherbelgs with the exception of Dukrone and Dullen where the ale is dominant.

Furniture Manufacture
To account for the hogging of the waffles, furniture is usually mass-produced in the Netherbelgs and sold externally.

Appearance
The younger generation often wear what they see fit though most adults wear black long coats; only buttoning the top-most button. It is also in fashion to wear reading glasses (they do not have to function). Hairstyles in the Netherbelgs are flat  and any gels or similar products are mostly only applied to the front of hair. The back of men's hair is usually middle-length; reaching down to chin height. Ladies' hair is normally around double to triple this length. Boots also tend to be popular and trousers also tend to be a brownish or red colour. Seeing as the Netherbelgen like to hide as much of their body as possible, they also wear gloves matching the colour of their long coats.

Sterotypes
Stereotypes of the Netherbelgs often involve them holding axes; as having at least one axe in a household is normal. The Netherbelgen are also often depicted with their face shadowed out to mock the fact they hate to show their body. The Dukronen and Dullenian are also portrayed as normally drunk despite them only drinking on rest days.

Entertainment
The Netherbelgs usually tends to follow trending movies and films. Entertainment is heavily important in the country and businesses try their hardest to get hold of licenses to translate movies and animes. However, movies are usually only shown in cinemas or on televisions are DVDs aren't very common. Dubbed animes are usually published to the internet and trending animes are shown on television.