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           BELGIUM
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Belgium is a relatively small
country in northwest Europe
with a short coastline on the
North Sea. The Meuse River
divides Belgium into two
distinct geographical regions.
To the north, the land slopes
until it reaches the flat and
grassy coastlands. To the
south of the river is the
forested plateau area of the
Ardennes. Belgium is a densely
populated industrial country
with few natural resources.
Agriculture is based on
livestock production but
employs only 3% of the work
force. Nearly all raw
materials are now imported
through the main port of
Antwerp.

Area (Sq. Km): 30,507

Population: 9,895,000

Capital: Brussels

Language:
Flemish (Dutch)
French

Religion:
Roman Catholic 75%

Government Type:
Parliamentary democracy under
a constitutional monarch

Currency: Belgian franc

Embassy:
103 Eaton Square
London
SW1W 9AB
0171-235-5422

National Airline:
Sabena

Major airport:
Brussels

Main ports:
Zeebrugge, Ostend

From the UK:
By Air with BA from Heathrow
to Brussels and also Sabena.
Also check many provincial
departures. Very regular
services made more important
by EEC connection of Brussels.

By sea:
North Sea Ferries
Hull to Zeebrugge - daily
sailing.
Sealink to Ostend - daily
sailing.

Main UK tour companies:

Cosmos, Belgium Travel
Service, North Sea Ferries
(Inclusive tours), Leger
Travel, Wallace Arnold plus
many local coach operators
often feature Belgium for
special trips.

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Foreign Office Advice:

Normal care and precautions
should be taken.

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129