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Belgium Facts Learn some interesting information about Belgium while enjoying a range of fun facts and trivia

Facts 01 The official name of Belgium is the Kingdom of Belgium. 11 million people 30,528 km² The largest city and capital of Belgium is Brussels. The city has a population of 1.2 million and serves as the capital of the European Union and is home to the NATO headquarters. Antwerp is the world's diamond capital Belgium is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.

Facts 02 There are three official languages in Belgium. Dutch, spoken by just under 60% of the population, mainly by the Flemish to the north in the Flanders area. French is spoken by around 40% of the population and mainly to the south in the Wallonia region. There is a small group of German-speakers in eastern Wallonia.

Facts 03 The town of Spa in Belgium is where the word 'spa' comes from. People as far back as ancient Roman times used to come to the town to bathe in the famed cold springs for health and healing purposes.

Facts 04 Belgium is world-famous for beer. There are over 1100 varieties of beers made in Belgium and the country often produces international award winning varieties. http://www.eupedia.com/belgium/belgian_beers.shtml

Facts 05 Belgium is world-famous for chocolate. Praline chocolates were invented by Jean Neuhaus in Brussels in 1912. Today, Belgium is the world's number one exporter of chocolate, with 220,000 tonnes of chocolate produced per year Brussels international airport are said to sell the most chocolate in the world.

Facts 06 Belgium is world-famous for waffles. There are 3 main types of Belgian waffles, The most common is Liege waffles which are eaten like a cookie Brussels waffles are larger and lighter in color and eaten with toppings such as strawberries or ice cream While galettes are thin, soft and usually eaten for breakfast with jam.

Facts 07 French fries are believed to have been invented in Belgium not France.

Facts 08 “De Gentse Feesten” are Europe's largest cultural festival. Tomorrowland is the world's biggest techno-festival. More then 180.000 visitors

Facts 09 In 2003, there were 884 registered Belgian comic series, up from 104 in 1985 (i.e. a 750% increase). Belgium has more comic makers per square kilometer than any other country in the world (even Japan). Georges Rémi (Hergé) creator of the Tintin comic strip

Facts 10 The Big Bang theory originated in Belgium (Johnny Galecki) Artist René Magritte The inventor of the saxophone, Adolphe Sax Cyclist Eddy Merckx

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