About Belgium
Belgium is a beautiful country on the coast of the North Sea is bordered by France, Luxembourg, Germany, and the Netherlands. Its medieval history can be seen in the castles and cathedrals that dot its countryside.
Mild winters and cool summers make Belgium a great destination for outdoor adventurers. You'll find the Belgians hiking and biking the coastal plains, rolling hills, and wooded valleys year-round. Bikes can be rented in most cities.
Mild winters and cool summers make Belgium a great destination for outdoor adventurers. You'll find the Belgians hiking and biking the coastal plains, rolling hills, and wooded valleys year-round. Bikes can be rented in most cities.
Brussels, the country's capital, is the headquarters of the European Union. In addition to the multicultural region that surrounds the capital city, the country has two other regions: Flanders, the Dutch-speaking region in the north, and Wallonia, the French-speaking region of the south. Wallonia also has a small German-speaking area in the east of the country where Belgium borders Germany.
Belgium has great public transportation, making it easy to explore the major cities as well as the outlying villages .
You can't leave Belgium without trying Belgian chocolate, beer, and, of course, waffles.Other specialties include mussels, meatballs, beef stew, and rabbit. Most meals come with a side of fries, as Belgians claim they invented this crispy potato dish and not the French.
