Belgium is a country, why not "je viens de la Belgique" ?

Joan C.A1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Belgium is a country, why not "je viens de la Belgique" ?

This question relates to:French writing exercise "My name is Tintin!"

Freeform Writing Exercise A2

Asked 5 years ago

Joan C.A1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributorCorrect answer

I know the answer already. No article is required for feminine country

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Belgium is a country, why not "je viens de la Belgique" ?

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