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Discover Belgium: The Heart of Europe with Rich History and Culture

Explore Belgium, a small yet vibrant country in the heart of Europe, covering an area of 32,545 km² and home to approximately 10,472 inhabitants. With Brussels as its capital, Belgium boasts three official languages: Dutch, French, and German. Experience its rich history, from independence in 1830 to its resilience during both World Wars. Discover its unique political structure consisting of linguistic communities and regions, renowned cuisine including famous Belgian beers, chocolates, and culinary delights, as well as its celebrated athletes and musical contributions.

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Discover Belgium: The Heart of Europe with Rich History and Culture

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  1. Belgium

  2. The middle of Europe

  3. The country • Area of 32.545 m3 • 10.472 inhabitants • capital: Brussel • Flanders (Dutch) • Wallonie (French)

  4. In Belgium there are 3 official languages: • Dutch (yellow) 60% • French (red) 40% • German (blue) 1%

  5. Arendonk

  6. History • 1815: together with the Netherlands • 1830: Independent • WOI • WOII • Tensions between Wallonie and Flanders

  7. History • World War I 1914-1918 war in tranches against Germany

  8. WO II • 1941-1945 • Against Germany/Italy/Japan • Hitler • Third empire • Holocaust on the Jews

  9. Monarchie • King Albert II • Queen Paola • Three children: Filip-Astrid-Laurent

  10. First ministre: Guy Verhofstadt

  11. Politic • federal state composed of three communities, three regions and four linguistic regions • Communities: Flamish community, french-speaking community and the German community • Regions: Brussels-capital region – Flamish region – walloon region • Flanders + Wallonia: own parliament, governement and administration

  12. Schoolsystem • Nursery school: 3-6 year • Primar school: 6-12 year • All together • Secondary school 12-18 year • Choses: ASO/TSO/BSO • High School/University You have to go to school till you’re 18 Level is high

  13. Brussel • Capital of Belgium • Biligual part (French and Dutch) • Europese centre: • European commission • council of the european union • Part of european parliament • NAVO (=The North Altantic Treaty Organisation)

  14. Brussel

  15. Antwerp

  16. Brugge

  17. Beers • About 680 different sorts of beers in Belgium • Stella Artois, Duvel, Leffe

  18. Chocolat • Pralines are very famous, as present • People eat between the 9.5 – 8.7 kg chocolat per year: Top 3 in Europe • Neuheus, Leonidas

  19. French fries • French fries are typical belgian • Some people eat it every week

  20. Restaurants • Belgian people like good food • Lot of good restaurants

  21. Sport celebrities • Tennis • Justin Henin • 5 grandslams • + olympic games • Kim Clijsters • 1 grandslam • Number 1 of the world

  22. Biking • Tom Boonen: • World champion • Won the most famous races • Very famous in belgium

  23. Eddy Merckx • 1961-1977 he biked • He won single-day classics, six days trials and long tours • 5 tours de France • 5 tours of Italy • 4 Worldchampion

  24. Belgian music • dEUS • Millionaire • Hooverphonic • K’s Choice • Praga khan • Lord of Acids • Soulwax • 2Many DJ’s

  25. Strips • Kuifje (Tintin) by Hergé

  26. The end

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