Thu, 12 May 2016
Бельгия расположена в западной части Европы и с
the north-west side is washed by the North Sea, in the south and
southwest bordered by France, in the north by the Netherlands, and on
East borders with Germany.
As of January 2010, the population size was 10,839,905.
man, of whom 60% are Flemish and 40% are Walloons. Also on
more than 1 million foreigners live in Belgium
(Moroccans, Italians, Turks, French, Spaniards, Dutch and
others).
There are 3 official languages in the country: German, French
(different local pronunciation and a significant amount of
dialect words) and Flemish (similar to Dutch, has
several dialects).
The official currency in the country is the euro. Currency can be without
problems exchanged in exchange offices or banks.
The prevailing denomination in Belgium is the Roman Catholic
church. There are also a significant number of concessions.
Protestantism, Anglicanism, Islam and Judaism.
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Belgium – the capital and major cities
The population of Brussels, the capital of Belgium, reaches 1 mil. person.
The status of the capital, this city received in the 19th century, its name
translated as “the city of the marshes.” In Brussels, at NATO Headquarters,
Many diplomatic meetings are held.
It can be safely divided into two completely different parts. WITH
one side, Brussels is represented by wide boulevards and
beautiful majestic buildings, and on the other – a maze
narrow medieval streets. All sights of the capital
located in its four quarters.
In this city you can truly experience all the beauty
architecture, art. The fountain “pissing boy” has long been
one of the main attractions of the capital. National
The Opera House, as well as other “Melpomene temples” offer
huge variety of productions and concerts. Also exists
a lot of all kinds of bars, restaurants, cafes, different
cosmopolitan assortment.
It can be noted such major cities of Belgium as Antwerp, Ghent,
Namur, Liege, Charleroi and Bruges.
Belgium – holidays and tours
Belgium can not be attributed to the most popular resort countries
Western Europe, but there are also excellent opportunities for
beach sea holiday. Вдоль побережья WITHеверного моря
stretched sandy beaches. The swimming season is short – with
mid-June and mid-September, but this is more than enough
in order to have a great rest.
Also in Belgium you can improve your health in spa centers.
with famous mineral water sources.
This country has great potential for cultural tourism –
the number of ancient castles is enormous, and every village
has its own history. Just behind such impressions stretch here.
tourists, and they are not at all in danger of disappointment, since the Belgians
very sensitive to their traditions and historical
monuments.
Diving is also very popular in Belgium. Waters of the Atlantic
Ocean here is not so rich in ichthyofauna, but
many remains of ships as modern (sunken during
World War II) and medieval.
Belgium – attractions
Belgium is not only wonderful with fresh beer, hot chocolate,
jewelry stores Antwerp and Brussels sprouts. In her
there is still a lot of unusual and interesting things.
Near the Royal Square is located one of the main
Museum Complexes of this Country – The Royal Museum of Fine Arts
arts It combines the two richest museums that have
collections from the 14th century to the present day are the museums of the modern and
ancient art.
Modau Castle is located on a huge rock towering above
a small tributary of the river Muse, called Hawkes. It is located
in the middle of a nature reserve that has a total area of about
1,112 acres
On the bank of the river Urt, on a cliff, is the castle of Urhelski
graphs, built in the 14th century by the Count of Luxembourg.
Ferme au Chesne Brewery organizes guided tours throughout
its territory. Here you can not only get acquainted with
production of traditional beer, but also to taste it.
In Antwerp is the famous Notre Dame Cathedral and the palace
justice. А в Льеже можно посмотреть на церковь WITHен-Бартелеми с
bronze font cast in the 12th century.
In Brussels, you should definitely visit a pharmacy in which
first started selling chocolates as medicine
mood boosting. WITHо временем находчивый аптекарь отметил для
yourself that these sweets are sold much better than tablets and other
potions The sale of chocolate has become its main focus.
activities.
В Бельгии можно прекрасно оздоровиться на известном курорте WITHпа
(Spa), with its mineral springs, and a wonderful rest on
the beaches of the resorts of De Haan, Knokke, Oostende and Westende.
Belgium – weather
The climate of Belgium is rather mild, moderate marine. In January
the average temperature on the coast is + 3 ° C, and in the Ardennes it is -1 ° C. In July
from +14 to +18 ° C. Very often, the weather can “break out” of
their usual frames – in the summer come wet cool winds with
Atlantic, which bring relatively cool weather and
heavy rains. In winter, these same cyclones bring damp and warm
the weather. Rainfall in the form of rain is most in autumn and winter. WITHамыми
November and April are considered rainy months.
Погода в Бельгии сейчас:
Belgium – cuisine
Belgian cuisine is very similar to French, and so is it.
rich in seafood. Also widely used cream, butter,
wine and beer. Belgians use herbs, spices, mustard and
mix sweet with sour or salty.
In Belgium, there is a huge variety of cheeses. Of
traditional cuisine worth trying cream cheese croquettes
Parmesan and raw shrimps, shrimps with tomatoes under mayonnaise and
Flemish-style asparagus with butter sauce.
Also worth mentioning is Belgian chocolate, which is famous
worldwide.
Very good local beer, with more than 600 varieties. Of
the most popular are Trappist and Lambic, made from barley and wheat. Can
find beer with raspberry or cherry juice.
Belgium – interesting facts
The Belgian state is not very strong and ancient
the story, so its discussion should be avoided in every way when communicating
with the Belgians. Especially critics of the institutions of the kingdom, the royal
family and inter-ethnic relations. WITHчитается дурным тоном сравнение
Belgium with France or copying the Belgian local
accent.
Belgium – visa application
The Belgian consulate issues only individual visas for
private invitations or business (Schengen) visas. Everybody
foreigners are allowed to stay in the country for up to 90 days for each
a period of 180 days. The only exceptions are family members of citizens
Европейского WITHоюза.
Consular fee for citizens of the Russian Federation for a visa with a short-term
The stay is 35 Euro.
Belgium – Embassy
121069 Moscow, Mal. Molchanovka, 7Phone: (+7 095) 937-8040
Map of Belgium
