Belgium is a north western European country that is edged by Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, France and coastline on the North Sea. The capital city of the country is Brussels. People largely speak Dutch, French and German as the official languages. The Kingdom of Belgium was recognized as an independent nation on 19th April, 1839. Euro is used as the national currency of the country. Roman Catholicism is widely practiced in this country. Belgium at large is a secular country. Belgium also inherits a rich and cultural heritage.
The Geography of Belgium is wide and varied. The whole country of Belgium is divided into three major geographical regions. These regions include the north western coastal plain and the central plateau of the Anglo Belgian Basin, the uplands of the Hercynian orogenic belt and the Paris basin in the southern tip. At the coastal plain, you will mostly get the sand dunes and polders. You can also find thickly forested landscape. Belgium enjoys a maritime temperate climate. Almost all the seasons receives rainfall all round the year.
The Culture of Belgium is quite enriching. Fine arts and other forma of arts greatly flourished in this country. The country boasts of its rich paintings and work of architecture. You can largely fund Baroque architecture, Flemish Renaissance art and many others. This country is the finest tapestry of the cultural geniuses. Music is also culturally enriching. Belgium also produced several internationally famous authors as well. The cultural life of Belgium remains incomplete without the mention of the folk lore. Belgium cuisines are one of the finest in the whole world.
Belgium is well connected to the rest of the world and other cities within the country. There are almost 42 airports in the country. Other forms of transport include railways, ports, harbors, highways, helicopters and may others.
Some of the major attractions, which you can get to see at Belgium include royal Museum of Fine Art, Waterloo, the Groeninge Museum, Tongeren, Gravensteen Castle, the town of spa, the diamond Museum and many others.
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