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Belgium Travel Guide
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Full country name: Kingdom of Belgium
Population: 10.3 million
Capital City: Brussels
Language: French, Dutch
Religion: 75% Roman Catholic
Government: Federal democracy under a constitutional monarch, EU Member
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1 (Central European Time)
Dialling Code: 32
Electricity: 230V, 50Hz
Weights & measures: Metric
Money & Costs:
Currency: Euro |
Meals
Budget: €5-8
Mid-range: €8-20
High: €20-60
Top: €60+ |
Accommodation:
Budget: €15-40
Mid-range: €40-110
High: €110-180
Top: €180+ |
Geography: Belgium, a kingdom no bigger than Maryland, is Europe in a nutshell, multicultural and multilingual. Flanders in the north, a flatland criss-crossed by canals, is proud of its great art cities, Antwerp, Bruges and Ghent. To the south in Wallonia, you will find the rolling hills of the Ardennes, numerous castles, and the cities of Liege, Namur, and Tournai. Its capital city of Brussels is one of the world's great cosmopolitan cities, home to both the European Union and NATO, as well as a wealth of international trade and finance companies.
Much has been said about Belgium's hospitality and it's all true. Because of the country's location as an international center of commerce and culture, Belgians are at ease with travelers from all over the world. They are proud of their homeland, and anxious to help get to know it better. You'll find them always personable, cooperative and courteous. The Flemish speak Dutch and the Walloons speak French. In Brussels, the capital, both languages are spoken. But to make it easy, everybody speaks English, albeit with an accent.
Climate: Seasonal and similar to neighbouring countries, with warm weather from May to September and snow likely during winter months. Waterproofs are advisable at all times of the year.
Public Holidays: Jan 1 New Year’s Day. Apr 12 Easter Monday.May 1 Labour Day. May 20 Ascension Day. May 30 Whit Sunday. May 31 Whit Monday. Jul 11* Flemish Community Holiday. Jul 21 Independence Day. Aug 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Sep 27* French Community Holiday. Nov 1 All Saints’ Day. Nov 11 Armistice Day. Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Note : *Observed by the respective communities. |
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