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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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What is the value of 1955 Belgium?

Around 50 US dollars. The reason for such good value is that; in 1945; germany still had Belgium under its war world 2 control, making it almost impossible for a coin (in Belgium) To be made.

What is santa called in Belgium?

sinkerklass he comes on the 5th of december. :D with Zwarte Piet his little helper friends (like elves but bigger lol ) he comes on a white horse heres more vvvvvv http://www.galactic-guide.com/articles/13R2.html

What is one culinary specialty of Belgium?

The country is famous for its mussels and frites (French-fried potatoes), waffles, and endive. Fine chocolates are a passion and exquisite chocolatiers dot the marketplace of every city. More beer is consumed than wine by the populace. Many beers are crafted by small artisanal brewers whose family recipes and techniques go back generations. Beer laces the national dish, carbonnades flamandes, a Flemish beef stew.

Belgians love potatoes and are fond of game and meat. Charcuterie, a basket of bread, and beer often make a meal. Fish and seafood are important. Hearty soups play a big role, and the so called waterzooies are the most typical.

What does Belgium import?

An example of some of that stuff that Belgium imports is shopping bags, jewelry, veggies, fruit, furs, rugs, spoons, forks, knifes, markers, pencils, and magnets.

Belgium imports tulips, dogs, and socks with cars on them

Is Belgium in Asia?

Europe is the continent in which Belgium is in it

What does the money of Belgium look like?

Belgium uses the Euro.

Coins are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents; 1 and 2 Euros.

Notes 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Euros.

What is 10 francs worth?

Nothing anymore.

In theory 10 Belgian francs is 25 euro cent (1 euro = 40,3399 francs), but 10 Belgian francs is a metal coin and metal coins are no longer exchanged into euros in banks or even in the national bank.

(Only banknotes are still exchanged.)

Where is Antwerp?

Antwerp is in northern Belgium, about 45 miles directly north of Brussels.

What do people grow in Belgium?

All kinds of vegetables and flowers are grown in Belgium. Sugar beets, potatoes, and barley are the main commercial crops.

Belgium is famous for "Brussels sprouts".

How much is a cab from brussels to the airport?

A single ticket from Brussels Airport to Brussels Nord (without any reductions & in second class) costs 7,60€.

Browning sweet 16 Belgium made with serial number s69269 What year was it made?

I M TRYING TO FIND SOME INFO ON MY SWEET 16 AS WELL. I HAVE RUN ACROSS A WEBSITE AND I DID NOT SAVE THE SITE BUT IT SAID THAT THE FIRST DIGIT TELLS THE YEAR. STARTING IN 58 AND GOING TO 68 ON THE SEVEN DIGIT NUMBERS. THE 8 CAN MEAN 58 OR 68 BUT A 5 SHOULD BE 1965. This gun was made in 1965

What caused Belgium to declare itself a neutral country in 1936?

In order to gain its Independence Belgium had to promise to stay neutral in the world economy and in wars, this was decided by the Grand Alliance in 1831, but after WW1 a lot had happened and they couldn't stay neutral anymore.

The country had to stay independent, but its people fought back against the oppressor, like the resistance.

Which music do they listen to in Belgium?

i have a few friends that live in Belgium. and for the most part they listen to the same things everyone else listens to. most commonly American music. but they do have local home grown bands and musicians that are popular.

What is the weather like in Brussels?

The terrain of belgium is coastal plians, rolling hills, densely wooded, and very scenic!

What country is located directly east of Belgium?

The quick answer is: The Netherlands, although there is a small town in The Netherlands (In the province of Limburg) called Vaals, where you can put one foot in Belgium, one foot in The Netherlands & lean over into Germany.

It's known as the "Drielandenpunt" (three country point).

What ties exist among the benelux countries?

They are all located in Northern Europe, for starters.

Northern Europe typically only includes the countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. All these countries are Nordic, and to some extent, (considered) Scandinavian. In addition, they all typically have the same Subarctic climate, with the exception of the Baltic and North Sea Coasts.

Famous people born in Belgium?

Kim Clijsters (tennis player)

Jacques Brel (musician)

Jean-Claude Van Damme (actor)

Cesar Franck (composer)

Justine Henin (tennis player)

Helmut Lotti (singer)

Rene Magritte (painter)

Eddy Merckx (cyclist)

Hieronymus Bosch (painter)

Peter Paul Rubens (painter)

Jacques Rogge (IOC president)

Toots Thielemans (musician)

James Ensor (painter)

David Dewaele (musician: Soulwax, 2 Many DJ's)

Stephen Dewaele (musician: Soulwax, 2 Many DJ's)

Peyo (cartoonist: creator of the smurfs)

Hergé (cartoonist: creator of TinTin)

Who is the British ambassador?

Sir Peter John Westmacott is the Ambassador to the US for the United Kingdom.

Who build the atomium?

The engineer Andre Waterkeyn built the Atomium for the World Exhibition of 1958. The interior was designed by the architects Andre and Jean Polak.