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Revision as of 13:35, 14 October 2007

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Contents

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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

  • ArchiveNet Links to archives in Flanders and the Netherlands



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