BELGIUMWeslee Adams

Belgiu

m

POPULATION

In all there are 10, 431, 477 people and counting right now in Belgium.

Belgium ranks 80th overall in the world on the population ranks chart.

GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE

constitutional monarchy The leader is actually a King King acts as an arbiter and guardian of

Belgium's unity and independence

ECONOMICS

Euros is the monetary unit of Belgium USD EUR 0.50 0.38 1.00 0.76 2.00 1.51

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Antwerp Belgium Waterloo Belgian chocolate, waffle, and beer are

the top three things to taste in Blgium

CUSTOMS

One date eagerly awaited is december 6th. This is the feast of Saint Nicholas. On that day this holy man comes down the chimney and leaves presents, sweets, chocolate and marzipan figures for the children. This feast of Sinterklaas is the most important of Belgium traditions.

LANGUAGES

Primary language spoken is Dutch A few other main languages spoken

are French and German Hello-hallo Good morning - goedemorgen Good afternoon - goedemiddag

EDUCATION

Education in Belgium is compulsory between the ages of 6 and 18

Preschool, 6 years Primary, 6-12 years Secondary, 12-18 years University Polytechnic/ Vocational University

MILITARY

The Belgian Armed Forces is the national military of Belgium.

The Belgian Army was established after Belgium became independent in October 1830.

Since that time Belgian armed forces have fought in World War I, World War II, have stood on watch in the Federal Republic of Germany during the Cold War, and have intervened several times in the Congo.

TRANSPORTATION

Transport in Belgium is facilitated with well-developed road, air, rail and water networks.

The rail network has 2,950 km of electrified tracks.

118,414 km of roads, among which there are 1,747 km of motorways, 13,892 km of main roads and 102,775 km of other paved roads.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgium http://coinmill.com/EUR_USD.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarchy_of_Belgium http://coinmill.com/EUR_USD.html#USD=$500.00 http://www.antwerp-tourist-guide.com/tourist-attractions-in-belgium.html http://www.belgium-guide.com/belgium-traditions.htm http://www.transparent.com/dutch/how-to-say-hello-and-goodbye-in-dutch-plus-the-3-kisse

s/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Belgium http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belgian_Army http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Belgium