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Belgium
A major
European crossroad, situated between France, Germany, Luxembourg
and The Netherlands. Features notable are the remarkable beaches on
the northern coast and the great forest of the Ardennes bordering
Germany.
Area : 30500 sq
km
Population :
10.400.000
Capital :
Brussels
Languages :
Dutch/Flemish in the North- French/Wallonia in the South
Major Cities : Antwerp,
Liege, Brugge
Major religion : Roman
Catholic
Currency :
Euro
GNI per capita : USD
$25820
Internet domain :
.be
Phonecode : #
32
Hotels : Hotel Rocco
Forte Amigo, Brussels ; Sheraton Brussels Airport ; The Stanhope
Brussels ; Brussels Marriott ; Conrad Brussels ; Hotel Amigo,
Brussels ; Odette en Ville, Brussels (boutique) ; Welcome Hotel,
Brussels ; Hotel Verhaegen, Ghent
Restaurants : Castello
Banfi, Upper Town ; Strofilia, Lower Town ; La Grande Porte, Upper
Town ; Kwint, Brussels ; A La Mort Subite, Brussels ; Restaurant
Vincent, Brussels ; Dagelijks Brood for breakfast, Antwerp
; De Kleine Zavel, Antwerp ; Zuiderterras, Antwerp ; Fiskebar,
Antwerp ; le Theme, Liege
Bars & Cafes :
Delirium Cafe, Brussels ; L'Archiduc, Brussels ; Mappa Mundo,
Brussels ; Cafe Vissinghe, Brussels ; Spirito Martini,
Brussels ; Desire de Lille, Antwerp ; Cafe Boer van Tienen,
Antwerp
Attractions : Manneken
Pis, Brussels ; Grand Place Brussels ; Museum of Modern Art,
Brussels ; Atomium, Brussels ; The Place Royale ; Magritte Museum,
Brussels ; Royal Museums of Fine Art, Brussels ; Rubens
House, Antwerp ; Old Town and Cathedral, Antwerp ; Central Station,
Antwerp ; Riverboat Flandria, Antwerp ;
Tips/Shopping : Apart
from the local brews, Belgium is also famous for its chocolate.
Check out following chocolate shops: The Chocolate Line, Bruges ;
Chocolaterie Sukerbuyc, Bruges ; Manon, Brussels ; Wittamer
Chocolatier, Brussels ; Le Maison des Maitres Chocolatiers,
Brussels ; Plenty of antique markets as well -ie flea market at
Place du Jeu de Balle, Stef Antiek shop and Place de la Chapelle ;
Shopping village(factory outlet)-one of the largest in Europe is in
Maasmechelen Village with more than 150 brands; Olivier Strelli,
Brussels (dresses/Jackets ) ; Nicolas Woit, (skirts/frocks)
Brussels ; Stijl, Brussels (upmarket designer fashion) ;
Antwerp-St-Andries Christophe Coppens (hats and accessories )
Huidvetterstraat, Antwerp ; Louis on Lombardenstraat ;
Fish&Chips, Antwerp ; Momu, Antwerp ; Nationalstraat,
Antwerp ; Galeria Inno, Antwerp ; Walter Boutique,
Antwerp
Airports : Brussels
Zaventem (BRU) 13km n/e of the city; Antwerp (ANR) ; Ostend (OST) ;
Liege (LGG)
Must play 18 @ : Royal
Zoute G.C , Knokke ; Royal G.C. de Belgique, Tervuren ; Royal
Antwerp G.C., Antwerp
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