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Welcome to Belgium
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Country Biography Popular- Is about 11,098,609 people
Nations flag, Symbol- the national flag is a tricolor of three bands of black, yellow, and red. The symbol of Belgium's coat of arms is composed of a golden lion against a black shield, with the royal crown resting on top, and the motto L'UNION Fait La Force (Unity Makes Strength) on a ribbon below. Directly behind the shield are crossed SCEPTRES.
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Where is Belgium located?
Belgium is a nation located in Western Europe. It is between the Netherlands to the north, Germany and Luxembourg to the east, France to the south, and the North Sea to the west.
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Art in Belgium Famous Artist * Salvatore ADAMO * Frederic Francois
* Jacques BREL Famous Painting * Adam de COSTER * Adam FRANS Van DER MEULEN * Adrian van STALBEMT
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Architecture in Belgium
Cathedral of St. Michael and St. GUDULE BERLAYMONT PALAIS de Justice MADOU Plaza
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Fashion in Belgium European styles are common in Belgium. Belgium does not have a set of "traditional" clothes. Fashion is determined by an individual's work status.
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Food in Belgium Belgian food is known as being one of the finest and biggest cuisines in the world. * JENEVER * Beer * Fries * Sauces * SAVORURY dishes
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Language in Belgium Belgium has two official languages: Flemish, which is a form of Dutch, and French. Flemish is spoken in the northern region. * good morning= GOEDEMORGEN (Dutch), Bonsoir(French) * good afternoon= GOEDEMIDDAG(Dutch), Bon APRES-Midi(French) * how you doing= Hoe GAAT Het(Dutch), Comment ALLEZ-VOUS(French)
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Vacation Spot in Belgium
Antwerp Bouillon Bruges Brussels Ghent
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Sports in Belgium The most popular sports in Belgium are:
* Football a. k. a. soccer * Tennis * Cycling * Athletics * Volleyball * Basketball * Hockey * Judo
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Int’l Travel Tips If you get sick you have to go to hospital to check your blood PRESURE If you feel your life is in danger go to the police office to report that The Embassy is located on Grosvenor Square which is in Mayfair. If you are traveling by London Underground, take the Central Line to Bond Street or Marble Arch. When you arrive in Belgium you will trade in your American dollars for Euros Weather in Belgium is humidity The best time to visit in from June to later December
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