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Welcome to BELGIUM
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Information about BELGIUM Belgium must be one of Europe’s best kept secrets. It has a proud artistic heritage, it is linguistically diverse and it is practically next door to Paris, London and Amsterdam. It has long been an important centre of international commerce, and this is reflected in the various architectural influences, with the Austrians, the Spanish, the French and the Dutch all having left their mark. Belgian folklore is as important today as ever, and this plays an important role in popular culture with festivals and parades all year round, and all Belgians will tell you that their chocolate and their beer is the best in the world. The country suffered enormously during both World Wars, however this dark period of their history is commemorated tactfully and in fascinating detail in various museums and visitor centres. Despite being one of the smaller countries in Europe, the name Belgium is synonymous with many of the important changes which have taken place on the continent in recent years. Indeed, Brussels is home to both both NATO and the European Union. Its economy is still strongly linked to the state of the world markets, and its main commercial centres are all close to its major North Sea ports.

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BELGIUM

General Information
Capital: Brussels
Area: 30,528 km²
Population: 10,274,595
Electricity: 220V
IDD: +32
Emergency number: 101
Timezone: GMT +1 Hr (+2 Hrs MAR-OCT)

Language
Language: Flemish, French, Dutch, German

Government
Government: Federal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarch

Religion
Religion: Christian, Islam

Health
Health: Dipththeria, Tetanus, Hepatitis B

Currency
Currency: Euro (EUR) 1.00 = 100 Cents

Exchange Rate
Exchange Rate: EUR 1.00 = USD 1.05 = GBP 0.66 = CHF 1.46

Business Hours
Business Hours: Mon-Sat: 08.30-17.30

Speed Limit
Speed Limit: Cities: 60 km/h, Outside cities: 90 km/h, Motorways: 120 km/h

Traffic
Traffic: Traffic drives on the right. Minimum age 18 years. Wearing of seat belts is compulsory in front and back seats.

Driving License
Driving License: International or national license.

National Holidays
National holidays: Jan 1 New Year's Day, Easter Monday (variable), May 1 Labor Day, Whit Monday (variable), Jul 21 National Day, Aug 15 Assumption Day, Nov 1 All Saints' Day, Nov 11 Armistice Day, Nov 15 King's Birthday, Dec 25 Christmas Day

Climate
Climate: Temperate; mild winters, cool summers; rainy, humid, cloudy

Temperatures
Temperatures:

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
A	2	3	6	9	13	16	18	17	15	10	6	3
P	23	17	15	16	15	14	17	18	14	19	19	19
S	54	77	119	158	219	196	198	198	160	110	60	36

A = Av. Daily Temp. (°C)
P = Daily Precipitation (mm)
S = Sunshine (Hrs/Month)

Mobile Network
Mobile Network: GSM 900 / 1800

GPS
GPS: 50 50 N, 4 00 E

Shopping Hours
Shopping Hours: Mon-Sat: 09.00-18.00/19.00. Department stores often remain open longer, up to 21.00 on Friday. Outside main areas, some shops may close at lunchtime.

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