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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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Who were the Belgian League winners in 1939?
The winners of the Belgian League in 1939 were Royal Beerschot AC.
When did Hitler invade Belgium?
In May 10, 1940, Germany invaded Holland.
Germany invaded Holland in 1940 where as a part of Germany's strategy to invade France.
The invasion of the low countries effectively allowed them to bypass the French Maginot line and exploit a gap in the French lines who didn't think that German panzer divisions could get through the Ardennes forest (Belgium).
These forces then circled behind the entire BEF and large amounts of the French army. German forces in Holland advanced and the encircled allied army was evacuated via Dunkirk.
Why was the Belgian Congo important to Belgium?
In the colonial age, every western country had to have a colony to be "in". Belgium became a part of King Leopold II PERSONAL treasure, it was called belgian Congo, but actually it was his personal possesion. He made Hugh profits with producing rubber and digging for diamants, selling it all, to make big fortune for his royal family, which he later used to build Hugh royal buildings in belgium. After his rein, belgian Congo became a part of belgium and was just a colony like every other one: exploide it and say you're trying to bring it civilization. Belgian Congo is a black page in belgian history.
A 3D square is known as a cube if all it's sides are perfect squares. If they were rectangles it would be known as a cuboid.
How far is it from calais to London and how long does it take?
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What was the last year the belgium browning auto 5 was made?
Production of the A5 in Japan began in 1976, but some Belgium FN guns were produced for Browning up through 1978. A special run of Belgian Mag 12's were made for the Browning Collectors Association in 1984. Keep in mind that FN in Belgium continued after the 70's to produce the gun for world wide sales outside of the US. These are considered "FN Auto-5's" and are not Browning Co. guns. auto5man
What are some jobs in Belgium?
Brewer, monk, etc... And the same jobs as every other developed country.
What likely explains the poor standing of leopold ll among historians today?
Leopold II of Belgium was incredibly abusive and barbaric in the way he went about governing the Belgian Congo (the colony that is now the independent country called the Democratic Republic of the Congo).
Capital per worker is a measure of the amount of capital within an economy. The higher quality capital per worker, the more is produced by each type of worker.
What is the famous brussels statue?
The most famous statue in Brussels, Belgium is called the Manneken Pis, a fountain sculpture of a small, nude boy peeing. The name means "little man pee" in Dutch. You may see the Related Link for a photograph and more information.
SACEM is the ASCAP equivalent in France.
Who were the Belgian League winners in 1935?
The winners of the Belgian League in 1935 were Union Saint-Gilloise.
What years did Browning manufacture A5's in Belgium?
Technically, Browning didn't make the Auto 5's in Belgium. They were made by Fabrique Nationale (FN) under contract to Browning. FN also paid for the right to manufacture and sell the A5 in countries other than the United States. FN Manufactured the gun for most years from 1903 until the 1980's. In the case of Browning importing the gun with their name, the dates are as follows: Several Thousand guns with the name Browning Automatic Arms Co. were imported in 1903. No imports after 1903 until 1923. Under Browning Arms Co, they imported guns from 1923 to 1940. (stopped due to WWII) Browning imported from FN starting up again in 1946 and was continuous until 1978. Some Auto 5 production was moved to Japan in 1976, but FN still produced certain A5 models until 1978. FN produced a limited number of A5 12 Magnums for Browning in 1984. Summary of Belgian made Browning Auto 5's: 1903 / 1923-1940 / 1946-1978 / 1984
What is french coin from 1943 worth?
More information is needed. Please post a new question with the coin's denomination and condition, to help ID it.
What is the distance from London UK to Belgium?
The flight distance from Belgium to London, United Kingdom is:
185 miles / 297 km
What country does Tintin come from?
Belgium is Tintin's country of origin and of residence. Within his home land, Tintin has the specific address of 26 Labrador Road, as his base of operations. Tintin is a Belgian reporter in the comic book series by Begian artist Herge. Herge is the pen name for Georges Remi [1907-1983]. Herge uses Belgium as Tintin's base for adventures within the country and beyond in actual and imaginary places in the world.
Why can't you become a deluxe member in webkinz from Belgium?
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How did belgium become a country?
before that Belgium became a country all the different provinces where part of a bigger country ( like French, Spain, etc) witch change along the history
After the last war against napoleon ( battle of Waterloo 1815 ) the present day Belgium, the Netherlands and a small part of Germany and Luxembourg became united dutch country ( de vereenigde nederlanden )
In end 1829 and 1830 there where already some people who spread already revolutionary language but the revolt against the dutch king William departed in mid 1830 in Brussels and thereafter spread along the country
This upraise was in fact nothing more then a cry for more Independence but the dutch authority's didn't react in the correct manner
After that the dutch authority's became of there first scar they tried to regain the country by force witch almost was successfully but with the aid of french troops ( who tried to gain influence and so to absorb the new country in to French ) this was stop at the last moment
In 131 the constitutional monarchy was declared and a king installed on the throne
Britain became one of the protectors of Belgium because they tried to prevent that French and the Netherlands both would gain the Belgium ports
What Belgium history has something to do with France?
Belgium and France have been briefly unified by Napoleons conquests.
