European Union Project

European Union ProjectBy Daniel Kingston

Belgium

Map of Belgium

HalloBelgium(Main cities, Rivers, Mountains)

Flag and National Anthem of Belgium

Population Of BelgiumOverall: 10,438,353Capital City: BrusselsPopulation of other Main Cities : Antwerp 961,000Currency : EuroHow Many Mobile Phones : 12,152,000

EthnicityMain Ethnic Groups : Fleming 58% Wallon 31%Main Religions : Roman Catholic 75% Protestant or Other 25%

Main IndustriesEngineering and metal products.Motor vehicle assembly.

Main AgricultureSugar beatsFresh vegetablesFruitsGrainTobaccoBeefVealMilk

Brief HistoryIn 496 AD, Belgium was a part of the kingdom founded by King Clovis. The inhabitants of ancient Belgium were the Celtic tribes known as Belgae.In 1555, Maxmilian's grandson, Charles the Bold, the Duke of Burgundy, gifted Belgium to his son, Philip II.In 1713, Austria captured Belgium from the French. The Treaty of Utrecht was signed between the French rulers and the Habsburg rulers of Austria and as per this treaty it was freed from the French governance.In 1815, the Congress of Vienna defeated Napoleon Bonaparte in the city of Waterloo, in Belgium. After this defeat, 124 cities around the world were named Waterloo.On July 21, 1831, King Leopold I became the King of independent Belgium.After the World War II, Belgium played an important role in laying the foundation for the European Community. Today, Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is also the capital of European Union (EU). Brussels is also the Headquarters of the NATO.

Famous ForBelgium chocolateFrench fries Soccer

Famous PeopleMarouane Fellainni (soccer player)Vincent Kompany (soccer player)Edin Hazard (soccer player)President Albert the 2nd

OtherThere is over 800 type of beers made in BelgiumOver 220,000 tonnes of chocolate are made in Belgium each year.It is one of few countries that education is mandatory for all citizens up to the age of 18.

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