Belgium

Belgium is Europe in a nutshell, multicultural and multilingual. Flanders in the north, a flatland criss-crossed by canals. To the south in Wallonia, you will find the rolling hills of the Ardennes and numerous castles.

A small country as it is, makes it easy to travel around. The Ardennes is considered a year-round playground in Belgium where visitors can ski in winter and kayak, hike or mountain bike in summer.
The medieval city of Bruges has character and charm with a rich architectural heritage, graceful canals, winding waterways and cobbled streets, and is a favourite with visitors. Belgium is a country that has inspired many artists and writers with the charm of its Gothic cathedrals, town halls, gabled guildhouses and rich museums.

Belgians are well known for their delicious chocolate along with the fantastic cuisine.
The country has the highest number of Michelin stars per head of the population. The visitor has an array of fine restaurants, sophisticated cafes, and pubs to choose from.


Fast facts


Population: 10420000
Capital: Brussles
Language: Dutch, French, German
Religion: Roman Catholic, Protestant
Currency: EUR
Electricity: 230V
Calling code: 32
GMT: +1

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Belgium gained independence from the Netherlands in 1830. The website of the country is www.visitbelgium.com
The country is often called the Essence of Europe, because of is multicultural and multilingual nature. There are 3 official languages: French, Dutch and German. They are not official everywhere, of course. In the north - in Flanders it is Dutch, while the southern region of Wallonia is French-speaking.
In eastern Wallonia there is a small German speaking Community. The capital city - Brussels, is officially bilingual (French and Dutch). Despite all that, you will still find it easy to communicate with the locals in English, which is the fourth - unofficial language.
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While in Belgium, you may take advantage of an incredible variety of beer, which comes here in hundreds - there are more than 450 varieties of beer in Belgium!
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Many of them come with personalized glasses in which only that beer may be served. In the past beers were brewed also by monasteries and around 10 of them still do that here, contributing to the rich beer culture.

What is another Belgian product known worldwide? Chocolates! Belgium produces 172,000 tons of chocolate every year! And there are more than 2,000 chocolate shops throughout the country. You may visit one of the many museums of chocolate or see a chocolate demonstration. Yummy!

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All of Belgium is connected by a dense railway network and makes navigation simple and comfortable for travellers. Travellers may plan their train trip here www.voyages-sncf.com . Those who prefer to be high in the sky, may choose Brussels Airlines - a national airline of Belgium. www.brusselairlines.com
As Belgium is a small country, where 300 kilometers is a maximum distance, your rental vehicle can take you anywhere you desire.

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