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| Belgium is famous for its good cuisine and Belgians like to go to restaurant frequently. However as a small country in the centre of western Europe, the cuisine is influenced not only by the surrounding countries, but also by many others. This is also emphasized by many foreigners coming to this country to make a living here, for instance by starting a restaurant. goodresto.be will help you find almost any restaurant in Belgium, comments and appreciations must not be taken literally. |
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| Belgium has three official languages: Dutch (also known as Flemish, but it's the same language), French and German. However, English is widely spoken by people under 30 in both Flanders and Wallonia. Speaking foreign languages is more common in Flanders, especially English and German, since Wallonia is more rural. You will find that some older people do speak English but it is less likely.
Please note that although Belgium has three official languages, that does not mean that all of them are official everywhere. The only official language of Flanders is Dutch; Brussels has both Dutch and French as its official languages. The only official language of Wallonia is French, except for the eastern cantons (including the town of Eupen and its surroundings) where the official language is German. |
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| The Belgian attitude towards life is one of humility, and being proud of what's given to you. A real Belgian patriot is very hard to find. The country shares virtually all its history with the Netherlands, of which it seceded only in 1831, and also with France which ruled its southernmost regions until Napoleonic times. |
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Brussels |
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Federal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarch |
| Currency : |
Euro (EUR) |
| Area : |
30,510 km2 |
| Population : |
10,379,067 (July 2006 est.) |
| Language : |
Dutch (official) 60%, French (official) 32%, German (official) less than 1%, 8% bilingual Dutch-French |
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Roman Catholic 75%, Protestant or other 25% |
| Electricity : |
220/50Hz (European plug) |
| Calling Code : |
+32 |
| Internet TLD : |
.be |
| Time Zone : |
UTC +1 |
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Belgium |
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| Belgium is a low lying country on the North Sea coast in Western Europe. With the majority of West European capitals within 1,000 km of Brussels, the seat of both the European Union and NATO, Belgium sits at the crossroads of Western Europe. Its immediate neighbours are France to the southwest, Luxembourg to the south east, Germany to the east and the Netherlands to the north. |
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Climate |
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| Temperate; mild winters, cool summers; rainy, humid, cloudy. |
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• Belgian chocolate: A long tradition has given Belgian chocolate a superior refinement process that is recognized worldwide.
• Textiles in Bruges
• Designer fashions in Antwerp
• Jewelry in one of Antwerps many jewelry shops |
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