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Belgium
This category covers questions about Belgium, officially known as the Kingdom of Belgium. In 1830, Belgium revolted against the United Kingdom of the Netherlands and declared independence. The capital city of Belgium is Brussels.
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Where are the battlefields in Belgium?
A lot!
Belgium is located in the center of Europe and has often been invaded over the past 2000 years. The most famous battlefields would be:
Battle of the Golden Spurs (1302);
- Waterloo (1815);
- Flanders Fields (1914-1918);
- the Battle of the Bulge (aka Ardennes Offensive; 1945)
What is the Belgian word for yesterday?
There is actually no such language as "Belgian". The official languages of Belgium are French, Flemish/Dutch, and German.
What is the value of a 7mm magnum Browning Model 70 automatic rifle made in Belgium serial 67820?
Browning did not make the Model 70, Winchester did. Also, the serial number is not a valid Browning serial number for a 7mm Magnum rifle. Please doublecheck your information.
What are the traditions of Christmas in Belgium?
they eat cougnou (sweet bread shaped like baby jesus) and Belgium Spice cookies :)
What does Belgium national day celebrate?
Belgium National Day is July 21st. It celebrates the day that Leopold I was inaugurated into power. He was the first ruler of what we now call Belgium as a distinct entity.
What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels. In French, it is Bruxelles; in Flemish, it is Brussel.
What season is it in June in Belgium?
Late spring to summer (summer starts on 21st of June).
In June mostly there is a lot of sun but it can always rain in Belgium :-(
How do people in Belgium travel threw town?
they can get around by ship because there is a river or sea or ocean near the country
What is the main capital of Brussels?
Brussels does not have a main capital, mainly because it's not a country. Brussels is the name of the city which is the capital of the country named Belgium.
When was Belgium Put the Kibosh on the Kaiser created?
Belgium Put the Kibosh on the Kaiser was created in 1914.
No, the fact of Belgium existing is a common missconception. Belgium was a CIA conspiracy conspired in the late 1930s. The cover-up program was taken over by the KGB and is still operated by a band of crazed communist who still believe that the cold war is still on-going.
Did king leopard II of belgium have a good relationship with the africans?
No, the King and the Africans did not know each other, Leopold never visited his colony, but that was not uncommon because of the risks and diseases, Victoria of the UK never visited her praised colonies either.
King Leopold II was indeed angered by what happened he even stated that if the atrocities did not stop he would pull out of the Congo, unfortunately for the king he had no real control over his colony.
What was the Roman name for the area now known as France and Belgium?
France was known as Gallia and Belgium as Belgica.
But Gallia is smaller then France and Belgica is bigger then Belgium. So check a map.
Do the people in Belgium have a big or small family?
Most families consist of 2 parents and 1-2-3 children.
During the 40's-50's-60's most families had more children, let's say 4 children is a nice average for most families.
But if you go back in history you'll notice that families with more than 4 children weren't uncommon, most people in pre-WW1 Belgium were poor farmers of poor working class people. So most children had to help out and earn money.
