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'''Capital''' Brussels<br><br> | '''Capital''' Brussels<br><br> | ||
'''Languages''' Flemish, French and German<br><br> | '''Languages''' Flemish, French and German<br><br> | ||
'''Currency''' Euro<br><br><br> | '''Currency''' Euro<br><br><br> | ||
| − | + | Belgium is well known for many things - its art, cathedrals, medieval cities, castles, fine chocolates and beers. The land is generally flat and crossed with waterways and dykes. Belgium is the home of both NATO and the European Union (EU). | |
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'''USEFUL INFORMATION:''' I was told recently by a friendly Belgian policeman that many records were destroyed in Napoleon's time to avoid conscription into his army ... Caroline | '''USEFUL INFORMATION:''' I was told recently by a friendly Belgian policeman that many records were destroyed in Napoleon's time to avoid conscription into his army ... Caroline | ||
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| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://www.archiefnet.nl/index.asp?taal=en ArchiveNet] |
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| + | *[http://forum.archieven.org/ Archiefforum / Archive Forum] (in Dutch) | ||
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| + | *[http://www.cyndislist.com/belgium.htm Cyndi's List - Belgium / Belgique / België] | ||
| − | *[http://geneaknowhow.net/digi/resources.html Digital Resources for The Netherlands and Belgium] | + | *[http://geneaknowhow.net/digi/resources.html Digital Resources for The Netherlands and Belgium] |
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=WLDutch.ASP Dutch Genealogical Word List] |
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=WLFrench.ASP French Genealogical Word List] |
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://de-wit.net/igi/batch.htm IGI Batch Numbers for Belgium] |
| − | *[http:// | + | *[http://www.familienaam.be/ Spread of Surnames on The Civil Register in Belgium in 1998] |
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.rootsweb.com/~inbr/index.html The Belgian Researchers] |
| − | *[http://www. | + | *[http://www.geocities.com/sylvan1206/ Tom's Belgian Resource Page] |
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| + | *[http://webexhibits.org/calendars/calendar-french.html French Revolutionary Calendar 1793 - 1806] | ||
| − | * | + | *[http://www.cyndislist.com/calendar.htm#Republican Cyndi's List - Calendars & Dates] |
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Latest revision as of 09:16, 11 September 2022
Contents
Capital Brussels
Languages Flemish, French and German
Currency Euro
Belgium is well known for many things - its art, cathedrals, medieval cities, castles, fine chocolates and beers. The land is generally flat and crossed with waterways and dykes. Belgium is the home of both NATO and the European Union (EU).
USEFUL INFORMATION: I was told recently by a friendly Belgian policeman that many records were destroyed in Napoleon's time to avoid conscription into his army ... Caroline
Links
- Archiefforum / Archive Forum (in Dutch)
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