Editors should generally follow it, though
exceptions may apply. Substantive edits to this page should reflect
consensus. When in doubt, discuss first on
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This is a guideline on including alternate languages than the local name for Belgium-related articles.
The English name (unless archaic) should take precedence over all other names.
If there is no English name (which is most cases) use the official local name first.
If there is a name for this place in the other national language (i.e. Dutch or French), include that also in the lead immediately following the local name.
Include other languages (e.g. German) and local languages (e.g.
West Flemish,
Walloon) where appropriate. (Including a West-Flemish name for
Liège, for example, is not necessary.)