Belgium second in Rainbow Index

17 May 2018

Love should always win - Belgium knows that very well! Our country is ranked second in the Rainbow Index. ILGA-Europe ranks countries every year on their efforts to support and protect LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) people.

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Green oases in large cities

15 May 2018

The travel agency Travelbird has listed the world's 50 greenest cities based on the number of parks, natural green areas and urban gardens. Thanks to Brussels and Antwerp, Belgium appears twice in this top 50.

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Belgium's hidden treasures

15 May 2018

Covering an area of 30,528 km², our country has more to offer than one might think. Belgium boasts some wonderful nature, caves, cycle routes and walking trails, historic sites, mines, and much more besides. Have you already discovered these hidden treasures? They are certainly worth a visit.

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Belgian dredging company Jan De Nul wins a prestigious contract in Monaco

07 May 2018

Monaco has suffered as a result of its limited size for many years. Its surface area is currently home to 38,000 inhabitants, making the Principality the most densely populated country in the world.

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Events

Jazz Weekend in Brussels

25 May 2018 - 27 May 2018

On the last weekend in May, the former Brussels Jazz Marathon, the BRU JAZZ WE (Brussels Jazz Weekend) will bring Brussels to life with a combination of jazz, blues and funk, with a sprinkling of worl

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Promotional film about Belgium

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Kingdom of Belgium

Capital   Brussels
Area   30,528 km²
Population   11 million
Population Density   365 inhabitants/km²
Languages   Dutch, French, German
Political System   Monarchy
Head of State   H.M. King Philippe
Hymn   Brabançonne
Motto   Strength through Unity
Currency   Euro
GDP   $524,8 Billion
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Belgium in Images

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Do you know these Belgians ?

Déborah François
Camille Lemonnier
Félicien Rops
Fernand Khnopff
François Schuiten
Paul-Henri Spaak
Sister Emmanuelle
Sihame El Kaouakibi

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Did you know ?

Did you know that two Belgians discovered Cape Horn?

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