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Letters: Hymn to Belgium's EU presidentAs a Belgian, I am shocked by the disinformation around the candidacy and person of Mr Van Rompuy, especially by the British tabloids (The great EU stitch-up, 20 November). Their comments are an insult. Van Rompuy is not to be an executive... In this article: European Union, Europe, UK, Nationalism, Parochialism, Tax, House of Lords, and US |
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Reuters | 20 hours ago
Belgians proud but concerned over Van Rompuy exit
...of the European Union because of the risk of instability after his exit as prime minister. Van Rompuy has led linguistically divided Belgium for almost a year, in sharp contrast to the 18 months of turmoil under his predecessor Yves...
In this article: Herman Van Rompuy, Yves Leterme, European Union, Brussels, Le Soir, Paralysis, and Universite Libre de Bruxelles
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Guardian | 22 hours ago
Rift fears as Belgium loses its healer Eline Gordts
Rift fears as Belgium loses its healer | Eline Gordts Rift fears as Belgium loses its healer Many Belgians fear chaos will return as the stabilising influence of Herman Van Rompuy is removed Belgium is celebrating like it's already New...
In this article: Herman Van Rompuy, Yves Leterme, European Union, Guy Verhofstadt, and Flanders
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DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - November 20
...based on it BRUSSELS - Devgen <DEVG.BR> third-quarter update BRUSSELS - Van de Velde <VELD.BR> third-quarter update BRUSSELS - Belgium November consumer confidence FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE DOUBLE-CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING...
In this article: Brussels, Luxembourg, and Reuters
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DIARY - Belgium to January 31, 2009
...Q3 turnover ------------------------------------------------------------ FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE DOUBLE-CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING CODES: [BE/DIARY] for the daily Belgian and Luxembourg diary [PRESS/BE] for today's Belgian press digest
In this article: Brussels, ArcelorMittal, Revenue, Omega Pharma, Luxembourg, and Reuters
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Kompany expelled from Belgium squad
Advocaat angered as Vincent parts Kompany with Belgium squad • Vincent Kompany was late for a meeting after oversleeping • Midfielder was delayed after grandmother's funeral Vincent Kompany, the Manchester City player, is returning to...
In this article: Vincent Kompany, Dick Advocaat, Franky Vercauteren, Manchester City, Anderlecht, 2010 World Cup, and Belgian football
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DIARY - Today in Belgium/Luxembourg - Nov 17, 2009
...trading update BRUSSELS - Befimmo <BEFIt. BR> full-year results FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE DOUBLE-CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING CODES: [BE/DIA] for the long-term Belgian and Luxembourg diary [PRESS/BE] for today's Belgian press digest
In this article: Brussels, Luxembourg, and Reuters
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UEFA.com News | 3 days ago
Norway and Belgium into Elite round
Joshua King's double against Belgium ensured Norway finished first in Group 11 (©Getty Images) Free-scoring Norway and Belgium made short work of Kazakhtan and Andorra to claim the qualifying berths in UEFA European Under-19 Championship...
In this article: Norway, Andorra, Kazakhstan, and All rights reserved
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Goal.com | 3 days ago
Belgium 2-0 Qatar: Comfortable Win On Neutral Soil For Advocaat's Men
Witsel and Sonck secure comfortable victory for the Belgians. Dick Advocaat's Belgium had a comfortable friendly win at home against Qatar with a goal in either half at the Stade Louis-Dugauguez in France. Advocaat was without the...
In this article: Dick Advocaat, Wesley Sonck, Axel Witsel, Qatar, World Cup, Vincent Kompany, Bruno Metsu, Standard Liege, and Manchester City
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The Kingdom of Belgium /ˈbɛldʒəm/ is a country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters, as well as those of other major international organizations, including NATO. Belgium covers an area of 30528 km2 and has a population of about 10.7 million.
Straddling the cultural boundary between Germanic and Latin Europe, Belgium is home to two main linguistic groups, the Flemish and the French-speakers, mostly Walloons, plus a small group of German-speakers. Belgium's two largest regions are the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders in the north, with 59% of the population, and the French-speaking southern region of Wallonia, inhabited by 31%. The Brussels-Capital Region, officially bilingual, is a mostly French-speaking enclave within the Flemish Region and has 10% of the population.*
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A small German-speaking Community exists in eastern Wallonia. Belgium's linguistic diversity and related political and cultural conflicts are reflected in the political history and a complex system of government.
- Name:
- Belgium
- Conventional Long Name:
- Kingdom of Belgium
- Local Name:
- Königreich Belgien
- Capital:
- Brussels
- Language:
- Dutch, French, German
- Motto:
- Einigkeit macht stark
- Government type:
- Parliamentary democracy and Constitutional monarchy
- Founding Date:
- April 19, 1839
- Formations:
- Recognized
- Area:
- 30,528
- GDP (per capita PPP):
- $389.518 billion
- GDP (nominal):
- $506.392 billion
- GDP (nominal per capita):
- $40,019
- Time Zone:
- CET
- Currency:
- Euro (€)
- Demonym:
- Belgian
- Currency (code):
- EU
- Country Calling Code:
- 32
- ccTLD:
- .be
- EU Accession:
- March 25, 1957
- Anthem:
- The "Brabançonne"
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