Exploring Countries: Belgium

Exploring Countries: Belgium — page 1 — Where Is Belgium Netherlands North Sea English Channel Brussels Belgium France Did you know Belgium is divided into three main regions The southern half is called Wallonia and the northern half is Flanders The small Brussels Capital Region lies in the center of Belgium

Exploring Countries: Belgium — page 2 — Germany Belgium is a small country in northwestern Europe It covers only 11 787 square miles 30 528 square kilometers France borders Belgium to the southwest Germany and Luxembourg are its neighbors to the east and the Netherlands lies to the north Belgium's northwestern coast touches the North Sea Across the English Channel is the United Kingdom Luxembourg Belgium's central location makes it an ideal global meeting place Organizations such as the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization meet in the country's capital Brussels

Exploring Countries: Belgium — page 3 — The Land fun fact With around 3 000 castles Belgium has more per square mile than any other country in the world The Belgian landscape is mostly flat with some gentle hills in the south The coastline features grass covered dunes and sandy beaches Lowlands stretch from the sea to the Schelde River This river flows northeast through western Belgium The wooded Kempenland region in the northeast is full of meadows and marshes

Exploring Countries: Belgium — page 4 — The Central Plateaus are bordered by the Schelde River in the north and the Meuse River in the south This region of rolling green hills has plenty of rich farmland Most of Belgium's largest cities lie in this area In the southeast the land slopes into the forested hills of the Ardennes region

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