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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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| Capital : |
Amsterdam, The Hague is the seat of government |
| Government : |
Constitutional monarchy |
| Currency : |
Euro (EUR) |
| Area : |
41,526 km2 |
| Population : |
16,339,835 (Aug 2006 est.) |
| Language : |
Dutch, Frisian(official), English |
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Roman Catholic 31%, Protestant 21%, Muslim 4.4%, other 3.6%, unaffiliated 40% |
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230V/50Hz (European plug) |
| Calling Code : |
+31 |
| Internet TLD : |
.nl |
| Time Zone : |
UTC +1 |
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| The Netherlands (also commonly called Holland in English, in reference to the two provinces of that name, in Dutch Noord-Holland (North-Holland) and Zuid-Holland (South-Holland)) is a Benelux country in Western Europe, facing onto the North Sea and the United Kingdom and bordered on land by Germany and Belgium. The people, language, and culture of the Netherlands are referred to as "Dutch". |
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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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