Surface: Belgium has an area of 30,510 sq. km.
Population: Belgium has a population of 10,400,000, comprising 75% Roman Catholics.
System of government: It is a constitutional monarchy with a federal parliamentary democracy.
Capital: Brussels with a population of 1,000,000 is the capital.
Religion: Christianity is the dominant religion of the country.
Official Language: Dutch, French and German are its official languages.
Government: It is a constitutional monarchy with a federal parliamentary democracy.
Climate: The country enjoys a temperate climate.
Units of measure and electricity: Belgium follows the metric system of measurement; its official unit of electricity is 230V, 50Hz.
Time Zone: Belgium’s time zone is GMT + 1.
Currency: Euro (1€ = 1.44US$)
Travel documents required: Citizens of most European nations do not require any documents to enter the country. People from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand and USA do not need a visa if visiting for a period of up to three months.
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Belgium is a highly industrialised nation which has placed it in the list of the top ten trading nations in the world. Its economy is primarily service oriented characterised by a high per capita income and a very productive labour force.
The average daily expense for a tourist will be anywhere above $35 depending upon what and where one is eating and staying. However, spending a day or two in Brussels will be much more expensive. |
