Facts of Belgium
- Climate: Belgium has a maritime climate, strongly influenced by the sea. As a consequence, the fog and the rain are common here, as well as weak falls of snow in winter. The most pleasant months spread out from June to September.
- Religion: Belgium is a predominantly roman-catholic country. Most churches in Brussels are Roman-Catholic. Most other religions also have prayer houses in Brussels.
- Belgium is a small country (11,730 square Miles)
- Population: a population of slightly less than 10 million
- Belgium is very into sports. Mostly cycling and soccer are most popular sports played and watched.
- Belgium is very into sports. Mostly cycling and soccer are most popular sports played and watched.
- Education: Education to Belgians is taken very seriously
- There us not as many mountains and animals as the boy would like.
- Animals in Belgium: bears, deer, birds, and squirrels
- http://www.allfreeessays.net/student/Belgium.html
- http://geography.about.com/library/cia/blcbelgium.htm
- http://www.french-at-a-touch.com/Countries/Belgium/belgium.htm
- Belgium has a moderate climate, and is rarely very hot or cold. The climate near the sea is humid and mild.
- The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
- There are many village fairs and festivals where the traditional arts, including Belgium Lace Curtains, are displayed.
- Belgium is a trading center due to its location in the heart of Europe and the Rhine and Meuse rivers.
- Many beers are brewed in Belgium and are enjoyed in the outdoor cafés where Belgians go to relax.
- Sports: soccer, which is the most popular sport, cycling, motocross, tennis, triathlon, table tennis, pétanque (bowls) and billiards.
- http://www.belgium.be/eportal/application?languageParameter=en&pageid=contentPage&docId=8612
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