WebBelgium, country of northwestern Europe. It is one of the smallest and most densely populated European countries, and it has been, since its independence in 1830, a representative democracy headed by a hereditary constitutional monarch. Initially, Belgium had a unitary form of government.
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WebBelgians ( Dutch: Belgen; French: Belges; German: Belgier) are people identified with the Kingdom of Belgium, a federal state in Western Europe. As Belgium is a multinational state, this connection may be residential, legal, historical, or cultural rather than ethnic.
WebBelgium is part of an area known as the Low Countries, historically a somewhat larger region than the Benelux group of states, as it also included parts of northern France. The capital and largest city is Brussels; other major cities are Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Liège, Bruges, Namur, and Leuven .
WebBelgian noun Bel· gian ˈbel-jən 1 : a native or inhabitant of Belgium 2 : any of a breed of heavy muscular usually roan or chestnut draft horses developed in Belgium Belgian adjective Word History First Known Use 1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Time Traveler The first known use of Belgian was in 1830 See more words from the same year
WebThe Belgian artistic heritage is represented in major museums in Brussels, Ghent, Brugge, Antwerp, Charleroi, and Liège. Traditional art and architecture are preserved in a large outdoor museum near Hasselt. The most extensive collection of Central African art in the world is housed in a museum in Tervuren, a suburb of Brussels. The National Orchestra …
WebBelgium is essentially a country of medium-size and small cities, many with long histories. In the central parts of these cities, rows of terraced houses are built among a network of ancient churches and marketplaces. Opulent buildings often feature a Belfry in the central marketplace, or, as in Brussels, a city hall and corporation houses.
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Web6 hours ago · Panzeri is alleged to be the main man in the cash for influence scandal. At the same time, supposedly as part of this deal, Panzeri's daughter and wife were released in Italy after Belgium dropped
WebThe Kingdom of Belgium has three official languages: Dutch ( Flemish ), French, and German . A number of non-official, minority languages and dialects are spoken as well. Contents 1 Official languages 1.1 Legal status 1.2 Dutch 1.3 French 1.4 German 2 Use 3 Multilingualism 4 Non-official languages 4.1 Romance 4.1.1 Walloon 4.1.2 Picard
WebBelgian First Division A Table 2022-23 Belgian First Division A. 2022-2023; 1 GENK Racing Genk. 2 USG Union St.-Gilloise. 3 ANT Antwerp. 4 GENT KAA Gent. 5 BRU Club Brugge. 6 STL Standard Liege. 7