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Belgium Facts & Information
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| Location |
Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands |
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| Climate |
Temperate; mild winters, cool summers; rainy, humid, cloudy |
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| Terrain |
Flat coastal plains in northwest, central rolling hills, rugged mountains of Ardennes Forest in southeast |
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| Population |
10,289,088 |
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| Nationality |
Belgian |
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| Ethnic groups |
Fleming 58%, Walloon 31%, mixed or other 11% |
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| Religions |
Roman Catholic 75%, Protestant or other 25% |
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| Languages |
Dutch (official) 60%, French (official) 40%, German (official) less than 1%, legally bilingual (Dutch and French) |
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| Government Type |
Federal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarch |
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| Capital |
Brussels |
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| Description of Flag |
The Belgium flag has three equal vertical stripes. The color of the flag's stripes from left to right are black, yellow, and red. The flag of Belgium was based on the flag of France. |
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Belgian Culture
| Belgium’s culture or cultures
is divided between the Flemish north and French-speaking south.
Though both cultures are prevalent, Brussels is more closely
associated with the French-speaking Belgians. This culture’s
tastes are very similar to that of Parisians. Brussels Belgians
love the visual arts as well as the performing arts. The National
Orchestra and the National Opera House are internationally acclaimed
and the city is home to over 30 independent theatres. |
In addition, Brussels’ cityscape is an artistic creation
in itself. Alternative Rock music seems to have caught on amongst
the city’s hot, young crowd. Brussels’ media rivals
Paris’ for being the most uninhibited. It wouldn’t be
strange to see an advertisement hanging along side the city’s
tallest building with a fully revealed woman on it. Belgians are
fun, friendly, and hip people that have a great sense of humor.
Let Brussels’ warm culture welcome you.
More Information:
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Brussels Shopping
| Brussels has in its credits a
few choice shopping areas. Namely the pedestrian only rue Neuve
that runs through the old city centre and the Sablon and ave
Louise areas in upper town. Along rue Neuve you’ll find
shops ranging from trendy boutiques to large department stores
as well as several indoor shopping malls. On and around ave
Louise is where you’ll find the best luxury shopping.
In addition, Brussels hosts a number of outdoor markets. The
biggest is held every Sunday (7am-2pm) on the |
streets adjacent to Gare du Midi.
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| Brussels Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Brussels. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
| Name |
Address |
Phone |
Cuisine |
| La Grande Ecluse |
77 boulevard Poincar |
2-522 30 2 |
Belgian |
| James Joyce |
34 rue Archim?de |
2-230 98 9 |
Irish Bar |
| La Quincaillerie |
rue du Page 45 |
2-533 98 38 |
Belgian |
| The Fuse |
208 Rue Blaes |
2 511 9789 |
Bar |
| O'Reilly's |
1 place de la Bourse |
2-552 04 80 |
Irish Pub |
| Canne ? Sucre |
12 rue des Pigeons |
2-513 03 7 |
Caribbean |
| In 't Spinnekopke |
1 place du Jardin aux Fleurs |
2-511 86 9 |
Belgian |
| La Roue d'Or |
26 rue des Chapeliers |
2-514 25 54 |
Belgian |
| Las Castanuelas |
132 rue St?vin |
2-280 00 81 |
Spanish |
| La Meilleure Jeunesse |
58 rue de l'Aurore |
2-640 2394 |
French |
| La Bonne Humeur |
244 chauss?e de Louvain |
2-230 71 6 |
Belgian |
| Kasbah |
20 rue Antoine Dansaert |
2-520 40 2 |
Moroccan |
| Chez L?on |
18 rue des Bouchers |
2-511 14 1 |
Belgian |
| Au Stekerlaplatte |
4 rue des Pr?tres |
2-512 86 8 |
Belgian |
| Celtica |
55 rue du March? aux Poulets |
2-514 22 |
Pub |
| Drug Opera |
Rue Grety, 51 |
2 218 1837 |
Belgian |
| Samourai |
28 rue du Foss? aux Loups |
2-217 56 39 |
Japanese |
| Les Brasseries Georges |
259 avenue Winston Churchill |
2-347 21 00 |
Belgian |
| Al Barmaki |
67 rue des Eperonniers |
2-513 08 3 |
Lebanese |
| Rosticceria Fiorentina |
45 rue Archim?de |
2-734 92 36 |
Italian |
| L'Idiot du Village |
19 rue Notre Seigneur |
2-502 55 8 |
Bistro |
| Apocalypse |
20 avenue Adolphe Buyl |
2-647 07 1 |
Vietnamese |
| Beursschouwburg |
Rue Marche Aux Charbons 76-78 |
2 502 12 1 |
Bar |
| Le Fils de Jules |
35 rue du Page |
2-534 00 57 |
Brasserie |
| Le Roi des Belges |
34 rue Jukes Van Praet |
2 503 43 00 |
Bar |
| Gioconda-Store |
76 rue de l'Aqueduc |
2-539 32 9 |
Italian |
| Mieux Vaut Boire Ici Qu'en Face |
40 rue Alphonse de Witte |
2-644 30 31 |
European |
| Zebra Bar |
34 Place St Gery |
2 511 0901 |
Bar |
| Tour D'y Voir |
Place du Grand Sablon 8-9 |
2 511 40 43 |
French |
| Biodrome |
Rue Marche Aux Charbons 76-78 |
2 502 12 1 |
Vegetarian |
| comocomo |
Antoine Dansaert 19 |
02 503 03 30 |
Fast Food |
| Da Kao |
38 rue Antoine Dansaert |
2-512 67 1 |
Vietnamese |
| La Manufacture |
12 rue Notre-Dame du Sommeil |
2-502 25 2 |
European |
| Kitty O'Shea's |
42 boulevard Charlemagne |
2-230 78 7 |
Irish Pub |
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Brussels Travel Guides
Frommer's Brussels
Lonely Planet Brussels
Let's Go Brussels
Fodors Brussels
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