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Belgium
Easily accessible from all over Europe, and with the modern edge that has made it home to NATO, the EU and the Benelux Union, Belgium is your ideal event destination. With its perfectly preserved medieval cities, waterways arched with bridges and trees, and colorful outdoor markets, it is a Brueghel painting come to life. Gothic spires look down in the cities upon lavish Baroque guild houses, turn-of-the-century Art Nouveau architecture, bustling cities, modern industry and serene landscapes. Belgium is a rare mix of ancient and contemporary and as such is an ideal destination, where business and pleasure mix and superb restaurants and accommodation meet all your needs.


COUNTRY INFORMATION
  • Area: 30,500 square kilometers / 11,776 square miles
  • Population: 10,274,595 inhabitants
  • Capital City: Brussels
  • Currency: Euro
  • Languages: Dutch, French, German & Flemish
  • Time Zones: GMT +1 in winter; GMT +2 in summer
  • Country Phone Code: 32
  • Domestic Airline : D.A.T
  • Electricity : 220 volts, European 2 round pins.
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USEFUL INFORMATION

National Public Holidays: New Year’s Day (Jan. 1st); Easter Monday (Apr. 12th); Labor Day (May 1st); Ascension (May 20th); Whit Monday (May 31st); Flemish Community Day (Jul. 11th); Independence Day (Jul. 21st); Assumption (Aug. 15th); French Community Day (Sep. 27th); All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1st); Liberation Day 1918 (Nov. 11th); Dynasty Day (civil servants only) (Nov. 15th); Christmas Day (Dec. 25th); Boxing Day (civil servants only) (Dec. 26th).

Tipping:A service charge is always included in restaurants and hotels bills. The tip is also included in taxi fares.

Banks Opening Hours:On weekdays from 9 am to 4 pm. Some banks close an hour at lunch. Exchange facilities are usually open on weekends.

Health: No vaccination is necessary.

Domestic Airlines: D.A.T