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BELGIUM

Capital -> Brussels Official Languages -> Dutch, French, German Population -> 10,665,867 Government -> Parliamentary democracy & Constitutional

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MAIN FACTS

Capital -> Brussels Official Languages -> Dutch, French, German Population -> 10,665,867 Government -> Parliamentary democracy &

Constitutional Monarchy King -> Albert II Prime Minister -> Herman Van Rompuy Motto -> Strength through Unity Anthem -> The Brabançonne

HISTORICAL FACTS

Belgium was declared independent on the 4th of October 1830.

The First king, Leopold I, was crowned on the 21st of July 1831. Which is the National Holiday of Belgium.

OTHER HISTORICAL FACTS

In World War I and II, Belgium stayed neutral but even so they were attacked by the Germans.

After World War II, Belgium was one of the founding members of the NATO.

Belgium also was one of the six founders of the European Union.

Five kings and 178 years later, Belgium is led by Herman Van Rompuy and his Government.

BELGIAN BEERS

Belgium is known for their beer. An average Belgian drinks 93 liters of beer a

year. Belgian breweries produce about 500

standard beers. World famous beers are Westvleteren, Stella,

Duvel, Geuze, …. World’s biggest brewer by volume is

Anheuser-Busch InBev, based in Leuven.

SOME BELGIAN DELICACY’S

Fries with mussels Eel in a green sauce Pâté Gratin of chicory in béchamel sauce with

cheese. Brussels sprouts Black Pudding: a type of sausage Waffles Chocolate, particularly pralines

SPORTS With 5 victories in the Tour de

France, Eddy Merckx is the most known Belgian Sportsman of all time.

Second are Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters, the tennis players who won several Grand Slams and Olympic Gold.

Third is Jean-Marie Pfaff, the Belgian goalkeeper who played for Bayern Munich.

SIGHTS OF BELGIUM

The Atomium Manneken Pis

SOME OTHERS SIGHTS OF BELGIUM

The Lion from Waterloo

Gravensteen in Gand

YOERI VAN DER GUCHT & NEAL UYTTERSPROT

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