2. Situation of Belgium in Europe Belgium is situated in Europe, above France. Brussels, the capital city of Belgium is the capital city of Europe. Belgium is situated in Europe, above France. Brussels, the capital city of Belgium is the capital city of Europe. Different provinces of Belgium Belgium is divided in 3 parts: Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels, in the centre. There are 10 Provinces : Belgium is divided in 3 parts: Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels, in the centre. There are 10 Provinces : The Flemish provinces: Antwerp Flemish Brabant Limburg West Flanders East Flanders The Walloon provinces: Walloon Brabant Hainaut Liège Luxembourg Namur

3. Languages Spoken : Languages Spoken : Three languages are spoken in Belgium. In the north, they speak Dutch. In the south, we speak French and in a little part, at the east of Belgium, they speak German. Three languages are spoken in Belgium. In the north, they speak Dutch. In the south, we speak French and in a little part, at the east of Belgium, they speak German. Capital : Capital : The capital city of Belgium is Brussels but Brussels is the capital city of Europe too. In Brussels, they speak French and Dutch. It’s a bilingual city. The capital city of Belgium is Brussels but Brussels is the capital city of Europe too. In Brussels, they speak French and Dutch. It’s a bilingual city.

4. On the 23rd September 1830, the revolution broke out in Brussels against the Netherlands. It was then the independance of Belgium. On the 23rd September 1830, the revolution broke out in Brussels against the Netherlands. It was then the independance of Belgium. In 1914, during the first worldwar, Germany conquered Belgium. In 1914, during the first worldwar, Germany conquered Belgium. In 1940, during the second worldwar, Germany reconquered Belgium in 3 days. In 1940, during the second worldwar, Germany reconquered Belgium in 3 days. After the second Wolrd War, Belgium became one of the founder members of the OTAN and the European Economic Community, known today as European Union. After the second Wolrd War, Belgium became one of the founder members of the OTAN and the European Economic Community, known today as European Union. Albert II became King of Belgium in 1993. Albert II became King of Belgium in 1993.

5. Belgium is between Germany, France and Holland. Belgium is between Germany, France and Holland. The principal rivers in Belgium are L’Yser, Meuse, Sambre and L’Escaut. The principal rivers in Belgium are L’Yser, Meuse, Sambre and L’Escaut. In Belgium, there are 7 main cities: Brussels, Charleroi, Liège, Bruges, Antwerp, Mons and Namur In Belgium, there are 7 main cities: Brussels, Charleroi, Liège, Bruges, Antwerp, Mons and Namur

6. In Belgium, our specialities are chocolate (Léonidas, Jacques, Côte d’Or, …) and beers (Orval, Chimay, Leffe, Jupiler, …). We are also famous for our Belgian chips. The best in the world. In Belgium, our specialities are chocolate (Léonidas, Jacques, Côte d’Or, …) and beers (Orval, Chimay, Leffe, Jupiler, …). We are also famous for our Belgian chips. The best in the world.