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	Belgium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Belgium is one of the few countries that has compulsory voting, thus having one of the highest rates of voter turnout in the world.
		Belgium is composed of the five northern Dutch-speaking provinces of Flanders, the five southern French-speaking provinces of Wallonia (the German-speaking Community is located in the province of Liège along the German border) and the bilingual Capital Region of Brussels.
		Belgium, with an area of 30,528 square kilometres (11,787 sq. mi), has three main geographical regions: the coastal plain in the north-west, the central plateau, and the Ardennes uplands in the south-east.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Belgium (4079 words)

	Geography of Belgium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This article is about the geography of Belgium.
		Belgium is located in Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands.
		Geography - note: crossroads of Western Europe; majority of West European capitals within 1,000 km of Brussels which is the seat of both the EU and NATO
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Geography_of_Belgium (415 words)

	Belgium (02/06)
		Belgium is divided ethnically into the Dutch-speaking Flemings and French-speaking Walloons, the 70,000 residents of the eastern German cantons, and the bilingual capital of Brussels.
		A postwar phenomenon in Belgium was the emergence of linguistic-based parties, which were formed to defend the cultural, political, and economic interests of one of the linguistic groups or regions of Belgian society.
		Belgium supported the expansion of NATO and EU membership to the new democracies of central and eastern Europe and is actively engaged in the Organization for Security and Cooperation (OSCE) in Europe.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/2874.htm (5718 words)

	Background Notes Archive - Europe
		Belgium is host to both NATO Headquarters in Brussels and the Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe, located at Casteau, near the southern town of Mons.
		Belgium remains a strong proponent of NATO and of close cooperation with the United States within the alliance.
		Belgium maintains a "special" relationship with its former colonies and protectorates in Central Africa which is characterized by a three-pronged policy of support for democraticization and human rights, prevention and management of conflicts, and support for economic and social development.
	dosfan.lib.uic.edu /ERC/bgnotes/eur/belgium9411.html (4068 words)

	The Brussels Expatriate - Belgium Geography
		As illustrated on the map, Belgium is directly across the English Channel from Europe and shares a land border with Holland on the North, Germany and Luxembourg on the East and France on the South.
		Belgium is a relatively small, highly populated country with a little over 10 million inhabitants squeezed into an area of about 30,000 square kilometres, roughly the size of the state of Maryland.
		Belgium has a 70 km stretch of seacoast running from the exclusive resort of Knokke-Heist near the Dutch border to De Panne, a small fishing village near the famous World War II evacuation port of Dunkirk in France.
	users.skynet.be /sky44164/expat/sections/living/geography.html (581 words)

	The French Speaking Country of Belgium Facts with Information about Bruxelles and Liege
		Belgium, a population dense country, encompasses 11,784 square miles [30,527 square kilometers] and is about the size of the American state of Maryland, but its coastline stretches only forty miles.
		Belgium is a trading center due to its location in the heart of Europe and the Rhine and Meuse rivers.
		Belgium's role as a transit zone is due chiefly to the fact that 20% of Europe road traffic is performed by Belgian carriers.
	www.french-at-a-touch.com /Countries/Belgium/belgium.htm (1459 words)

	YWAM Belgium \| Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Middle Belgium is a fertile region crossed by tributaries of the Schelde River.
		Belgium has minimal natural resources, so the manufacture of goods from imported raw materials plays a major role in the economy, and the country is highly industrialized.
		The basis of modern Belgium was laid in the S Catholic provinces that split from the N provinces after the Union of Utrecht in 1579.
	www.ywam.be /history.htm (315 words)

	Belgium (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The total area of Belgium is 30513 km2 with 67 km coastal line.
		Belgium is rather flat in the south-eastern part there are mountains and the north-western part has nearly the same level as the sea.
		Belgium is the largest producer of evergreen azaleas of the world with 55 million azaleas per year.
	www.hridir.org /countries/belgium (800 words)

	Settler International - Belgium - Geography, climate and population
		Belgium is situated between The Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, France to the southwest, Luxembourg to the south and the North Sea to the northwest.
		This is the most sparsely populated and most wooded area in the country, begins south of the Sambre and Meuse with the Condroz Plateau, a fertile area and continues south through the Fagne and Famenne up to the Ardennes.
		Belgium is the 10 th biggest trade nation of the world.
	www.settler-international.com /belgium/economy.htm (530 words)

	Belgium - Atlapedia Online (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		It is bound by the Netherlands to the north, France to the south, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast and the North Sea to the northwest.
		South of central Belgium the terrain consists of rolling undulating hills and valleys which rise gradually to the east.
		An agreement was found that would establish Belgium as a truly federal state with parliamentary elections held every four years and regional assembly elections held every five years while the powers of the Senate were to be curtailed.
	www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/belgium.htm (1425 words)

	Belgium: travel guide for tourists (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Belgium is situated in the west of Europe, bordered to the north by the Netherlands, to the east by Germany and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and to the south and the west by France.
		Belgium accounts for 1% of the EU's total surface area and 2.7% of its population, yet its economic weight within the EU belies these figures.
		The Ardennes, situated in the south-east of Belgium, are one of nature's unspoilt areas, rich in fauna and flora, with vast forests of broadleaf and fir, hills and fast flowing rivers.
	www.belgiumdesign.com /allhotelsbelgium/about_belgium.htm (6548 words)

	Belgium - Psychology Central (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Belgium, with an area of 30,528 km², has three main geographical regions: the coastal plain in the north-west, the central plateau, and the Ardennes uplands in the south-east.
		Belgium's highest point, the Signal de Botrange is located in this region at only 694 metres.
		Image:Ougree 16.jpg Belgium was the first continental European country to undergo the Industrial Revolution, in the early 1800s.
	psychcentral.com /psypsych/Belgium (3973 words)

	Belgium Quizzes and Trivia -- World's Largest Trivia Site! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Belgium is a small country, but is rich in beauty and history, and combines tapestry of culture, art and people.
		Belgium is just a small corner of the world, but it hides a lot of idiosyncratic characters and interesting places.
		Belgium is a very tiny country in Europe, but Brussels is well known as the capital city of Europe.
	www.funtrivia.com /dir/3851.html (614 words)

	AllRefer.com - LiEge, city, Belgium (Benelux Political Geography) - Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		194,596), capital of LiEge prov., E Belgium, at the confluence of the Meuse and Ourthe rivers, near the Dutch and German borders.
		It is located on the Albert Canal and on the LiEge-Maastricht Canal and is the center of a road and rail network connecting Belgium and Germany.
		The city is the cultural center for Belgium's French-speaking population.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/L/Liege-cit.html (274 words)

	Cynology in Belgium
		However, in Belgium, the name ‘Saint-Hubert’ seems to be the best name, simply because there already exists a Kennel Club in Belgium, which, in fact, is a dissident national organisation and not a member of the FCI.
		Belgium is a small country, nevertheless the Belgian fanciers may be proud of their 10 national breeds or 14 different ‘dog versions’ when including the varieties.
		In Belgium, the Malinois (short hair, fawn with fl overlay and fl mask) is the most popular variety, followed by the Tervueren (long hair, fawn colour with fl overlay and fl mask), the Groenendael (long hair, solid fl) and the Laekenois (rough hair, fawn with traces of fl overlay).
	www.belgiandogs.org /CynologyPollet.htm (3387 words)

	Educational Geography Information -- Belgium
		If you are interested in geography you should also take a look at this educational geography card game for all ages.
		With few natural resources, Belgium must import substantial quantities of raw materials and export a large volume of manufactures, making its economy unusually dependent on the state of world markets.
		Belgium, together with 11 of its EU partners, began circulating the euro currency in January 2002.
	www.geographycards.com /countryinfo/be.html (1400 words)

	Genealogy in Belgium (EU) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Belgium is a small kingdom in the heart of Europe, North of France, East of England, West of Germany, South of the Netherlands.
		Belgium was only an independent country from 1831 onwards.
		Nowadays Belgium is organised as a federal country with three regions: Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels.
	www.cs.cmu.edu /afs/cs.cmu.edu/project/theo-3/data/web_country/belgium/begeohis.html (275 words)

	Belgium
		Belgium occupies part of the Roman province of Belgica, named after the Belgae, a people of ancient Gaul.
		In the 15th century, most of the low countries (currently the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg) passed to the duchy of Burgundy and were subsequently inherited by Emperor Charles V. When the latter abdicated in 1555, they went to his son Philippe II, King of Spain.
		Belgium: History - History The Beginnings of Belgium Belgium takes its name from the Belgae, a people of ancient Gaul.
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0107329.html (1091 words)

	Geography of Anguilla (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		This is a page about the geography of Anguilla
		Geography - note: the most northerly of the Leeward in the Lesser Antilles
		Three distinct programs explore the physical and human geography of North America, Europe and Russia, and Africa.
	www.freeglossary.com /Anguilla/Geography (139 words)

	1Up Travel : Belgium Geography and Facts
		Belgium is located at the Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France 620 km, Germany 167 km, Luxembourg 148 km, and Netherlands 450 km.
		Rainfall in Brussels is uniformly spread throughout the year, with a yearly average of about 860 mm (about 34 in); annual precipitation in Oostende averages about 600 mm (about 24 in).
		Background: Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830 and was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II.
	www.1uptravel.com /geography/belgium.html (554 words)

	Belgium: Overview
		Belgium is a small, highly developed and densely populated country (10 million of inhabitants) at the cross-roads of Western Europe.
		Belgium is one of the founding members of the European Community, and its capital, Brussels, is also the capital of the European Union.
		Belgium has possibly the highest "quality of life" in the world, as testified by its excellent food, housing, health care, education and infrastructure, its world records for high productivity and low poverty, and the appreciation of foreigners residing in Belgium.
	pespmc1.vub.ac.be /Belgcul.html (1025 words)

	Belgium Map, Buy Belgium Maps, Buy Belgium travel book, Map of Belgium, Buy Belgium travel guide, Maptown Ltd.
		Buy a Belgium map and Belgium travel guide to ensure you get the most out of your holiday.
		Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830 and was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II.
		Famous for its chocolate, Belgium is less well-known for its wonderful gourmet cuisine.
	www.maptown.com /belgiummaps.html (179 words)

	World travel destinations: Belgium tips and information
		Industry is concentrated mainly in the populous Flemish area in the north, although the government is encouraging reinvestment in the southern region of Wallonia.
		Belgium's public debt fell from 127% of GDP in 1996 to 122% of GDP in 1998 and the government is trying to control its expenditures to bring the figure more into line with other industrialized countries.
		Belgium became a charter member of the European Monetary Union (EMU) in January 1999.
	mi.essortment.com /belgiuminformat_mwq.htm (1203 words)

	Belgium
		Industry is concentrated mainly in the populous Flemish area in the north, although the government is encouraging reinvestment in the southern region of Walloon.
		The economy grew at a strong 4% annual pace during the period 1988-90, slowed to 1% in 1991-92, dropped by 1.5% in 1993, recovered with moderate 2.3% growth in 1994 and 1995, and fell off again to 1.4% in 1996, with continued substantial unemployment.
		Belgium's public debt fell from 127% of GDP in 1996 to 124% in 1997, and the government is trying to control its expenditures to bring the figure more into line with other industrialized countries.
	www.cultureconnect.com /facts/be.htm (1112 words)

	Belgium HQ : Belgium Geography
		Academic paper giving analysis of the geography and demography of the Internet.By Albert Benschop of the University of Amsterdam.
		Whilst every care is taken in the maintenance of this site, Belgium HQ does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the content available on this Website.
		Belgium HQ excludes all liability of any kind (including negligence) in respect of any third party information or other material made available on, or which can be accessed using, this Website.
	www.belgiumhq.com /belgiumgeography/index.php (830 words)

	Geography Of Belgium (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Belgium Location Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands Geographic coordinates 50 50 N, 4 00 E
		Geography: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and the UK...
		Geography and maps of the European country of Belgium.
	belgiumlocation.info /info/Geography-of-Belgium (557 words)

	AllRefer.com - Belgium (Benelux Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
		La Belgique, officially Kingdom of Belgium, constitutional kingdom (1995 est.
		Belgium is bordered on the N by the Netherlands and the North Sea, on the E by Germany and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and on the W and SW by France.
		Brussels is the capital and Antwerp is the chief commercial center and one of the world's major ports.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/B/Belgium.html (189 words)

	Power-Glide E-correo Newsletter : German (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		As one of Europe’s very small countries, Belgium’s climate and geography don’t differ much from that of the country’s neighbors, the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, and France.
		The northern part of Belgium is flat and not far above sea level.
		Belgium’s 65 km North Sea coastline is dominated by resorts, though those desperate for solitude can find a few patches of windswept coastal sand dunes.
	www.power-glide.com /newsletter/e-correo/archive/volume03_issue10/german.html (438 words)

	GLOBIS / Faculteit Ruimtelijke Wetenschappen, Universiteit Utrecht
		Department of Geography at the University of Vienna
		Institute of Geography at the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
		Institute for Geography and Geoecology, University of Karlsruhe (GER).
	www.frw.ruu.nl /nicegeo.html (1665 words)

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