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Belgium

Belgium

Belgium, a country renowned for its medieval towns, Renaissance architecture, and as the headquarters of the European Union and NATO. It also has a great selection of beers.

We have visited several times often just passing through to reach other destinations. We did spend some time in Brussels and have recently visited Bruges. You can see our pictures at: Bruges

Key Facts about

Population: 11.5million

Capital City: Brussels

Currency: Euro

Language: Dutch, French, German

Food: Waffles,  Chocolate, Mussels served with Fries (Moules-Frites), Beer, Stoofvlees: A Flemish beef stew.

Fun Facts About

  • Belgium has more comic book makers per square mile than any other country in the world. It’s the birthplace of famous comics like Tintin and The Smurfs.

  • The saxophone was invented by a Belgian, Adolphe Sax, in the early 1840s.

  • Antwerp, a city in Belgium, handles about 84% of the world’s rough diamonds, making it the “diamond capital of the world.”

  • Belgium hosts several UNESCO-recognised folkloric festivals, like the Carnaval de Binche, known for its unique Gilles costumes and vibrant celebrations.

  • Belgium has more castles per square mile than any other country, .

  • Despite the name, French fries, are claimed to have originated in Belgium, and no Belgian meal is complete without a side of fries, often served with mayonnaise.

  • Belgium boasts one of the widest varieties of beer in the world, with more than 1,000 different types, including world-renowned Trappist beers brewed in monasteries

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