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The Kingdom of Belgium

The Kingdom of Belgium. Please click on this link to hear the Belgian National Anthem, then continue the Slide show:. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFaAEl7M4Ek&feature=related. Geography:. Belgium is located on the north edge of Europe, between France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

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The Kingdom of Belgium

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  1. The Kingdom of Belgium Please click on this link to hear the Belgian National Anthem, then continue the Slide show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFaAEl7M4Ek&feature=related

  2. Geography: Belgium is located on the north edge of Europe, between France, Germany, and the Netherlands. http://www.visit-bruges.com/maps/

  3. BelgianStatistics • Population: 10,423,493 • Male/Female Ratio: 96/100 • Life expectancy: • Male: 76.2 years • Female: 82.7 years • Ethnic groups: • 58% Fleming • 31% Walloon • 11% Other

  4. Largest Cities

  5. Brussels, Belgium Brussels is the capital of Belgium and is at the geographic center of the nation. It is the nations largest city and is frequented by tourists from all over the world. http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/europe/9904/11/nato.attack.05/belgium.brussels.jpg

  6. The Royal Palace The Royal Palace in Brussels is the political centre of the nation. It is the site of leadership, committee, and decision-making. The king and Queen live in their home just outside the city of Belgium. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Paleis_brussel2.jpg

  7. La Grand’Place The town square in Brussels has many buildings that are hundreds of years old. It is a beautiful display of old architecture and attracts many tourists every year. http://www.trabel.com/brussel/brussels-grand_place.htm

  8. Antwerp Antwerp, Belgium’s second-largest city, is in the province of Flanders in the northern region of Belgium. Antwerp is known for its diamonds, its fashion, and its harbor-one of the largest in the world. http://solitaireinternational.files.wordpress.com/

  9. Antwerp Diamonds http://www.designsbyindigo.co.uk http://www.diamondimports.com.au/ http://www.visitflanders.us/

  10. Antwerp Harbor http://www.trabel.com/antwerp/ http://www.trabel.com/antwerp/ Antwerp Harbor, located on the Scheldt river, is the second-largest harbor in Europe. http://www.trabel.com/antwerp/

  11. Belgian Foods http://www.visitbelgium.com/ • Popular Belgian cuisine includes: • Chocolate • Waffles • Various Sausages • “White Asparagus” http://www.visitbelgium.com/ http://www.visitbelgium.com/ http://www.visitbelgium.com/

  12. Buildings in Belgium All of these images are from: http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/

  13. http://www.greatsouthernstudios.com/shop/images/ Belgium in the winter: http://www.littleamerica-twh.com/images/ http://www.havetravelfun.com/images/

  14. Belgium in the Summer Beaches… And Forests! http://www.destination360.com/europe/belgium/beaches http://lewisjoe.files.wordpress.com/

  15. Summary: • Belgium is located in Northern Europe between Germany, France, and the Netherlands. • Brussels is located at the center of the nation and is the nation’s capital. • Antwerp is located on the North Sea in the Flanders province and is essential to Belgium’s economy. • Belgium hosts a variety of native cuisine and beautiful architecture. • Belgium can be beautiful in the winter and in the summer.

  16. Thank you for Watching! Project done by: J.D. Sledge For: BCIS 1405 At: Lone Star College Montgomery Professor: Malkan

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