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Tourist Overview: Multicultural and multilingual, Belgium is a veritable Europe in miniature. The capital of Brussels is a bustling city of diplomats, flanked by towering skyscrapers and numerous restaurants. You will see superb examples of art and architecture, both past and present-Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and Nouveau. The city is also famous for some well-preserved ancient châteaux, colorful fairs and festivals, nature reserves as well as amusement parks-all within easy reach. Due to the country's strategic location, Belgians play host to tourists from all parts of the world. The local people are always friendly, cooperative and courteous. Though Dutch and French are the commonly used languages, you'll find that almost everyone can manage to communicate in English. Belgium has some of the renowned art cities of Europe: Antwerp, Bruges and Ghent. The southern region of the country is interspersed with the rolling hills of the Ardennes, numerous castles, and the cities of Liege, and Tournai. The Ardennes, in particular, are a major center for skiing in winter and kayaking in summer, with added facilities of hiking and mountain biking along the forest tracks.

St. Michael and Gudula Cathedral in Brussels

Brussels, Belgium

Woodland in the Ardennes, Belgium

Belgium is a constituional monarchy which enjoys widespread support. Its' government is a parliamentary democracy.

Cuisine/Beer: With 10.7 million people, the population density of Belgium (342 per km2) is among the highest in Europe. The Ardennes area has the lowest density in Belgium with the Flemish Diamond having the highest. Belgian cuisine is famous worldwide and it is home to many Michelin rated restaurants. Waffles and french fries (invented in Belgium) are particular favourites among Belgians. Belgian chocolate is considered a delicacy and exported around the world. More than 500 varieties of beer are brewed in Belgium and the beer brewed by the Trappist monks of the Abbey of Westyleteren has been rated the world's 'best beer' many times.

Location: Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands

Size: about the size of Maryland, United States of America

Climate: maritime temperate; mild winters, cool summers; rainy, humid, cloudy

Terrain: flat coastal plains in northwest, central rolling hills, rugged mountains of Ardennes Forest in southeast

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Regions: Belgium is divided into the following regions: Antwerpen Brabant Wallon Brussels Hainaut Liege Limburg Luxembourg Namur Oost-Vlaanderen Vlaams-Brabant West-Vlaanderen

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Location Map of Belgium

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