Hainault (Concert of Europe)

Hainault (Walloon: Hinnot, French: Hainaut) is a state of : located in the northwestern part of the country, it borders to its east,  to its south and west,  to its northwest, the  to its north, and  to its northeast. The country was expanded with French territories (themselves part of the medieval county of Hainaut) during the, and is now the largest state of Belgium by area.

A rural region, its economy relies mostly on agriculture and cattle breeding, but like in other parts of the country, some world-famous breweries exist in Hainaut. However, Charleroi, the state's capital, is an important commercial hub and industrial centre. Proximity with France makes it so that it is one of the Belgian states where French is most commonly spoken.