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Belgium
A major European crossroad, situated between
France, Germany, Luxembourg and The Netherlands. Features notable
are the remarkable beaches on the northern coast and the great
forest of the Ardennes bordering Germany.
Area : 30500 sq km
Population : 10.400.000
Capital : Brussels
Languages : Dutch/Flemish in the North-
French/Wallonia in the South
Major Cities : Antwerp, Liege,
Brugge
Major religion : Roman
Catholic
Currency : Euro
GNI per capita : USD
$25820
Internet domain : .be
Phonecode : # 32
Hotels : Hotel Rocco Forte Amigo, Brussels ;
Sheraton Brussels Airport ; The Stanhope Brussels ; Brussels
Marriott ; Conrad Brussels ; Hotel Amigo, Brussels ; Odette en
Ville, Brussels (boutique) ; Welcome Hotel, Brussels ; Hotel
Verhaegen, Ghent
Restaurants : Castello Banfi, Upper Town ;
Strofilia, Lower Town ; La Grande Porte, Upper Town ; Kwint,
Brussels ; A La Mort Subite, Brussels ; Restaurant Vincent,
Brussels ; Dagelijks Brood for breakfast, Antwerp ; De Kleine
Zavel, Antwerp ; Zuiderterras, Antwerp ; Fiskebar, Antwerp ; le
Theme, Liege
Bars & Cafes : Delirium Cafe, Brussels ;
L'Archiduc, Brussels ; Mappa Mundo, Brussels ; Cafe Vissinghe,
Brussels ; Spirito Martini, Brussels ; Desire de Lille, Antwerp ;
Cafe Boer van Tienen, Antwerp
Attractions : Manneken Pis, Brussels ; Grand
Place Brussels ; Museum of Modern Art, Brussels ; Atomium, Brussels
; The Place Royale ; Magritte Museum, Brussels ; Royal Museums of
Fine Art, Brussels ; Rubens House, Antwerp ; Old Town and
Cathedral, Antwerp ; Central Station, Antwerp ; Riverboat Flandria,
Antwerp ;
Tips/Shopping : Apart from the local brews,
Belgium is also famous for its chocolate. Check out following
chocolate shops: The Chocolate Line, Bruges ; Chocolaterie
Sukerbuyc, Bruges ; Manon, Brussels ; Wittamer Chocolatier,
Brussels ; Le Maison des Maitres Chocolatiers, Brussels ; Plenty of
antique markets as well -ie flea market at Place du Jeu de Balle,
Stef Antiek shop and Place de la Chapelle ; Shopping
village(factory outlet)-one of the largest in Europe is in
Maasmechelen Village with more than 150 brands; Olivier Strelli,
Brussels (dresses/Jackets ) ; Nicolas Woit, (skirts/frocks)
Brussels ; Stijl, Brussels (upmarket designer fashion) ;
Antwerp-St-Andries Christophe Coppens (hats and accessories )
Huidvetterstraat, Antwerp ; Louis on Lombardenstraat ;
Fish&Chips, Antwerp ; Momu, Antwerp ; Nationalstraat,
Antwerp ; Galeria Inno, Antwerp ; Walter Boutique,
Antwerp
Airports : Brussels Zaventem (BRU) 13km n/e
of the city; Antwerp (ANR) ; Ostend (OST) ; Liege
(LGG)
Must play 18 @ : Royal Zoute G.C , Knokke ;
Royal G.C. de Belgique, Tervuren ; Royal Antwerp G.C.,
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