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BELGIUM

BELGIUM. Capital -> Brussels Official Languages -> Dutch, French, German Population -> 10,665,867 Government -> Parliamentary democracy & Constitutional Monarchy King -> Albert II Prime Minister -> Herman Van Rompuy Motto -> Strength through Unity Anthem -> The Brabançonne. Main Facts.

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BELGIUM

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  1. BELGIUM

  2. Capital -> Brussels Official Languages -> Dutch, French, German Population -> 10,665,867 Government -> Parliamentary democracy & Constitutional Monarchy King -> Albert II Prime Minister -> Herman Van Rompuy Motto -> Strength through Unity Anthem -> The Brabançonne Main Facts
  3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUplg16ovjY It has a French, a Dutch and a German version written in September 1830 La Brabançonne
  4. Flagof Belgium = + Belgium+ Flag of Flanders Flag of Walloon
  5. Kingdom of Belgium Koninkrijk België (Dutch)Royaume de Belgique (French)KönigreichBelgien (German) Belgium in different languages:
  6. Location of Belgium
  7. Belgium was declared independent on the 4th of October 1830. The First king, Leopold I, was crowned on the 21st of July 1831. Which is the National Holiday of Belgium. Historical Facts
  8. In World War I and II, Belgium stayed neutral but even so they were attacked by the Germans. After World War II, Belgium was one of the founding members of the NATO. Belgium also was one of the six founders of the European Union. Five kings and 178 years later, Belgium is led by Herman Van Rompuy and his Government. Other Historical FACTS
  9. BelgianKings Leopold I (1831-1865) Leopold II (1865-1909) Albert I (1909-1934) Leopold III (1934-1951) Baudouin (1950-1993) Albert II (1993- )
  10. Belgium is known for their beer. An average Belgian drinks 93 liters of beer a year. Belgian breweries produce about 500 standard beers. World famous beers are Westvleteren, Stella, Duvel, Geuze, …. World’s biggest brewer by volume is Anheuser-Busch InBev, based in Leuven. BelgIAN Beers
  11. Fries with mussels Eel in a green sauce Pâté Gratin of chicory in béchamel sauce with cheese. Brussels sprouts Black Pudding: a type of sausage Waffles Chocolate, particularly pralines SomeBelgianDelicacy’s
  12. With 5 victories in the Tour de France, Eddy Merckx is the most known Belgian Sportsman of all time. Second are Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters, the tennis players who won several Grand Slams and Olympic Gold. Third is Jean-Marie Pfaff, the Belgian goalkeeper who played for Bayern Munich. Sports
  13. Sights Of Belgium The Atomium Manneken Pis
  14. SomeOthersSights of Belgium The Lionfrom Waterloo Gravensteen in Gand
  15. ThankyouforyourAttention,

    Yoeri Van der gucht & Neal uyttersprot

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