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Belgium is a federal state located in Western Europe, bordering the North Sea. Belgium shares borders with France (556 km), Germany (133 km), Luxembourg (130 km) and the Netherlands (478 km). Belgium comprises the regions of Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels.
Total renewable water resources: 18.3 cu km (2011)
Freshwater withdrawal (domestic/industrial/agricultural):
total: 6.22 cu km/yr (12%/88%/1%)
per capita: 589.8 cu m/yr (2007)
Natural hazards: flooding is a threat in areas of reclaimed coastal land, protected from the sea by concrete dikes
Geography - note: crossroads of Western Europe; majority of West European capitals within 1,000 km of Brussels which is the seat of both the EU and NATO
Longest Distances: 280 km SE-NW/ 222 km NE-SW
Belgium has an area of 30,528 square kilometers, with 16,844 square kilometers for Wallonia, 13,522 square kilometers for Flanders and 161 square kilometres for the Brussels Capital Region. By provinces, the area is distributed as such:
Coordinates: 50°50′N 4°00′E / 50.833°N 4.000°E / 50.833; 4.000
Belgium (i/ˈbɛldʒəm/; Dutch: België
[ˈbɛlɣijə]; French: Belgique
[bɛlʒik]; German: Belgien
[ˈbɛlɡiən]), officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a sovereign state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts several of the EU's official seats and as well as the headquarters of many major international organizations such as NATO. Belgium covers an area of 30,528 square kilometres (11,787 sq mi) and has a population of about 11 million people.
Straddling the cultural boundary between Germanic and Latin Europe, Belgium is home to two main linguistic groups: the Dutch-speaking, mostly Flemish community, which constitutes about 59% of the population, and the French-speaking, mostly Walloon population, which comprises 41% of all Belgians. Additionally, there is a small group of German-speakers who live in the East Cantons located around the High Fens area, and bordering Germany.
Belgium is a federal constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of governance. Its two largest regions are the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders in the north and the French-speaking southern region of Wallonia. The Brussels-Capital Region, officially bilingual, is a mostly French-speaking enclave within the Flemish Region. A German-speaking Community exists in eastern Wallonia. Belgium's linguistic diversity and related political conflicts are reflected in its political history and complex system of government.
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Most people outside of Europe don’t really know much about Belgium and even other Europeans tend not to know too much about it. From being the seat of the EU, to waffles to its many political divisions, Belgium is a small land with an abundance of history, which is why it is now time to give you the 10 Things You Didn't Know About Belgium. SUBSCRIBE to Top Lists: http://bit.ly/1L6oSup 10 Things You Didn't Know About Germany - http://bit.ly/29ys2AW 10 Things The World Is Running Out Of - http://bit.ly/2ccaL2r Check out our full countries Playlist - http://bit.ly/29ys2AW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Like us on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1KFduoO Follow Top Lists on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1OzsRG5 Support us on Patreon: http...
Welcome to Top10Archive! In this installment, we’re going to dive into the small European country of Belgium. Probably best known for its chocolate and waffles, but did you know that the country is also home to a man who ran 365 marathons in just 1 year? Here is our choice of the top 10 most Intriguing facts about Belgium! Support us by shopping on Amazon! http://tinyurl.com/njwyzzn Check out our website: http://www.top10archive.net Follow Us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/top10archives Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/top10archives 10. Belgian Chocolate Production 9. Diamond Capital of the World 8. Famous Belgians 7. Belgium Billiard Balls 6. The Manneken Pis 5. Belgian Cuisine 4. Castle Overpopulation 3. Belgian Inventions 2. An Indoor Ocean 1. A Marathon Every Day Ref...
A short animated film about the Belgian political structure. The text was written by Marcel Sel, a Belgian writer, author of Walen Buiten, a best-seller on the «Belgian Crisis». The music was specifically composed by Laurent Aglat for the film, and Emma Dornan's beautiful voice gave the commentary its magical tone. The film was directed by Jerome de Gerlache. blog.marcelsel.com laurentaglat.com jeromedegerlache.com
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http://www.woltersworld.com The basic differences between Belgium and The US for American Tourists heading to Belgium. How much do you tip? You Don't have to tip. What do they speak there? They speak French and Flemish (Dutch) depending where you are. All the little things you should know about Belgium before you go. Filmed in Ghent, Belgium Copyright Mark Wolters 2014 Ghent, Brussels, Leuven, Burges and other places all over Belgium. Manneguin Piss, Grand Place and so much more.
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