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Belgium Travel Information
The Kingdom of Belgium is a country in Northwest Europe. The country has land borders
with
France,
Germany,
Luxembourg and
the Netherlands, as well as a short coastline on North Sea.
In terms of topography, the country can be divided into three main regions:
a coastal region (consisting mostly of sand dunes as well ad land reclaimed
from the sea and protected by dykes known as "polders"),
a central plateau in the middle of the country which contains the most fertile
agricultural land in the country,
and, in the extreme South, an area known as the Ardennes
(which also extends into
France and
Germany),
which is rugged rocky plateau covered with thick forests.
The largest city in Belgium is the capital, Brussels.
Other major cities include
Antwerp, Bruges, Charleroi, Ghent, Liege and Namur.
Over all, Belgium has a population of around 10.5 million people
(as of 2005),
and is one of the most densely population countries in Europe, with more than 97%
of the population living in urban areas.
Belgium has a rich and developed economy, and has high exports per capita.
It was the first country in mainland Europe to begin industrializing,
and is a founder member of the European Union, as well as home to many
EU, NATO and European institutions.
Belgium Country Details
Country Name |
Belgium |
Political Status |
Country |
Geographic Location |
Western Europe |
Flag |
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Principal Languages |
Flemish
French |
Capital |
Brussels |
Major Towns/Cities |
Aalst
Antwerp
Bruges
Brussels (Capital)
Charleroi
Ghent
Hasselt
Kortrijk
La Louvière
Leuven
Liège
Mechelen
Mons
Namur
Ostend
Sint-Niklaas |
Web Sites about Belgium
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Books about Belgium
Here are some books about travel to Belgium:
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By Rick Steves
Rick Steves Released: 2018-10-16 Paperback (364 pages)
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Stroll through medieval squares with soaring bell towers and along quiet canals: with Rick Steves on your side, Belgium can be yours! Inside Rick Steves Belgium: Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp & Ghent you'll find: - Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Belgium
- Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
- Top sights and hidden gems, from the European Parliament and Flanders Fields to wafel trucks and popular breweries
- How to connect with local culture: Lose yourself in the art of the Flemish masters, taste fish fresh from the North Sea at the Vismarkt, and sip Trappist ales with friendly locals
- Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight
- The best places to eat, sleep, and relax while you indulge in a chocolate truffle (or two)
- Self-guided walking tours of lively town squares and inspiring museums
- Detailed maps for exploring on the go
- Useful resources including a packing list, Dutch and French phrase books, a historical overview, and recommended reading
- Over 300 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
- Complete, up-to-date information on Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, and more
Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Belgium: Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp & Ghent. |
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By Lonely Planet, Catherine Le Nevez & Regis St Louis
Lonely Planet Released: 2019-04-16 Paperback (320 pages)
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Lonely Planet: The world’s number one travel guide publisher* Lonely Planet’s Belgium & Luxembourg is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Unesco-listed belfries in Bruges and Tournai, savour Belgian pralines at a Brussels chocolatier and stroll along the river gorge in Luxembourg City – all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Belgium & Luxembourg and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Belgium & Luxembourg: - Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
- Covers Brussels, Bruges, Ghent (Gent), Antwerp, Mechelen, Tournai, Liège, Luxembourg City and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Belgium & Luxembourg is our most comprehensive guide to Belgium & Luxembourg, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Bruges & Brussels, our small, handy-sized guide featuring the top sights and attractions for a shorter visit or weekend away. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. ‘Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.’ – New York Times ‘Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.’ – Fairfax Media (Australia) *Source: Nielsen BookScan: Australia, UK, USA, 5/2016-4/2017 |
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By DK Eyewitness
EYEWITNESS Released: 2017-04-18 Paperback (344 pages)
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Stroll through the bustling city streets, explore the Caves of Hotton, and visit the Euro Space Center when you travel to Belgium and Luxembourg. See history, art, and more in these unique and vibrant countries. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Belgium & Luxembourg. • Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. • Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. • Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. • Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. • Area maps marked with sights. • Detailed city maps include street finder indexes for easy navigation. • Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. • Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations.
With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Belgium & Luxembourg truly shows you the country as no one else can. Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide. |
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By DK Eyewitness
DK Eyewitness Travel Released: 2019-01-22 Paperback (144 pages)
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Newly revised, updated, and redesigned for 2017. True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp & Ghent covers all the region's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated pocket travel guide for Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp & Ghent will lead you straight to the best attractions these cities have to offer, from the Grand Palace in Brussels to a restful trip on the Dijver Canal in Bruges, and from the Design Museum Ghent to the high-class fashion of Antwerp. Find the best beer, chocolate, and waffles in the country. Expert travel writers have fully revised this edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp & Ghent. • Brand-new itineraries help you plan your trip to these areas of Belgium. • Expanded and far more comprehensive, new laminated pull-out map now includes color-coded design, public transportation maps, and street indexes to make it even easier to use. • Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. • New Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. • Additional maps marked with sights from the guidebook are shown on inside cover flaps, with selected street index and metro map. • New typography and fresh layout throughout.
You'll still find DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of history and culture. A free pull-out map is marked with sights from the guidebook and includes a street index and a metro map. The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp & Ghent. Recommended: For an in-depth guidebook to Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp & Ghent, check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp & Ghent, which offers a complete overview of these cities; thousands of photographs, illustrations, and maps; and more. Series Overview: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photographs, and illustrations of any guide. |
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By Rough Guides
Rough Guides Released: 2018-03-20 Paperback (376 pages)
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Click Here | Product Description: Discover these culture-rich destinations with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to go on the beer crawl to end them all, a devoted art pilgrimage - think Ghent's medieval masterpieces and the Magritte connection in Brussels - or an exploration of the Ardennes' wildest reaches, The Rough Guide to Belgium & Luxembourg will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.
Inside The Rough Guide Belgium and Luxembourg
- Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.
- Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the backstreets of Brussels or the war sites of the Ypres Salient without needing to get online.
- Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.
- Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of Belgium and Luxembourg's best sights and experiences.
- Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.
- Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Brussels; Flanders; Antwerp and the northeast of Belgium; Hainaut and Wallonian Brabant; the Ardennes; and Luxembourg. Attractions include: Ostend beach; Pairi Daiza zoo and gardens; the Menin Gate, Ieper; Vianden Castle, Luxembourg; Musée Hergé, Louvain-la-Neuve; MAS Museum, Antwerp; and Bouillon castle.
- Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, entry requirements and more.
- Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, books and Belgian art, plus a handy language section and glossary. |
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By Rick Steves
RICK STEVES Released: 2017-05-30 Paperback (364 pages)
 | List Price: $19.99* Lowest New Price: $18.88* Lowest Used Price: $4.99* *(As of 10:21 Pacific 22 Nov 2019 More Info)
Click Here | Product Description: Stroll through medieval squares past soaring bell towers and along quiet canals: with Rick Steves on your side, Belgium can be yours!
Inside Rick Steves Belgium: Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp & Ghent you'll find:
- Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Belgium
- Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
- Top sights and hidden gems, from the European Parliament and Flanders Fields to boutique breweries and cozy cafés with perfect Belgian fries
- How to connect with culture: Lose yourself in the work of the Flemish masters, sample fine chocolates, and sip craft beers with friendly locals
- Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight
- The best places to eat, sleep, and relax
- Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums
- Detailed maps for exploring on the go
- Useful resources including a packing list, Dutch and French phrase books, a historical overview, and recommended reading
- Over 300 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
- Complete, up-to-date information on Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, and more
Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Belgium: Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp & Ghent.
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By Fodor's
Brand: Fodor's Released: 2009-01-20 Paperback (368 pages)
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Product Description: Fodor’s. For Choice Travel Experiences.
Fodor’s helps you unleash the possibilities of travel by providing the insightful tools you need to experience the trips you want. Although you’re at the helm, Fodor’s offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity, and the choice details that truly define a destination. It’s like having a friend in Belgium!
•Updated frequently, Fodor’s Belgium provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available in a guidebook.
•Fodor’s Belgium features options for a variety of budgets, interests, and tastes, so you make the choices to plan your trip of a lifetime.
•If it’s not worth your time, it’s not in this book. Fodor’s discriminating ratings, including our top tier Fodor’s Choice designations, ensure that you’ll know about the most interesting and enjoyable places in Belgium.
Experience Belgium like a local! Fodor’s Belgium includes choices for every traveler, from sipping beer with monks and exploring historic battlefields to dining on moules-frites and chocolate, and much more!
•Indispensable, customized trip planning tools include “Top Reasons to Go,” “Word of Mouth” advice from other travelers, and tips to help save money, bypass lines, and avoid common travel pitfalls.
Visit Fodors.com for more ideas and information, travel deals, vacation planning tips, reviews and to exchange travel advice with other travelers. |
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