Proper nounBelgium
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MeronymsRelated termsFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Belgium (pronounced /ˈbɛldʒəm/ ( listen), BEL-jəm), officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a state in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, as well as those of several other major international organizations such as NATO. Belgium covers an area of 30,528 square kilometres (11,787 sq mi), and it has a population of about 10.8 million people. Straddling the cultural boundary between Germanic and Latin Europe, Belgium is home to two main linguistic groups, the Dutch-speakers, mostly Flemish, and the French-speakers, mostly Walloons, plus a small group of German-speakers. Belgium's two largest regions are the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders in the north and the French-speaking southern region of Wallonia. The Brussels-Capital Region, officially bilingual, is a mostly French-speaking enclave within the Flemish Region. A small German-speaking Community exists in eastern Wallonia. Belgium's linguistic diversity and related political and cultural conflicts are reflected in the political history and a complex system of government. The name 'Belgium' is derived from Gallia Belgica, a Roman province in the northernmost part of Gaul that was inhabited by the Belgae, a mix of Celtic and Germanic peoples. Historically, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg were known as the Low Countries, which used to cover a somewhat larger area than the current Benelux group of states. From the end of the Middle Ages until the 17th century, it was a prosperous centre of commerce and culture. From the 16th century until the Belgian revolution in 1830, many battles between European powers were fought in the area of Belgium, causing it to be dubbed the battleground of Europe—a reputation strengthened by both World Wars. Upon its independence, Belgium eagerly participated in the Industrial Revolution and, during the course of the twentieth century, possessed a number of colonies in Africa. The second half of the 20th century was marked by the rise of communal conflicts between the Flemings and the Francophones fuelled by cultural differences on the one hand and an asymmetrical economic evolution of Flanders and Wallonia on the other hand. These still-active conflicts have caused far-reaching reforms of the formerly unitary Belgian state into a federal state. From Wikipedia under the
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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:02:34 GMT+00:00 New York Observer Some say Pierre Marcolini makes the best chocolate in Belgium , while others describe his work simply as the haute couture of chocolate. ... From Google News Search: "Belgium" From Yahoo Image Search: "Belgium" How does folk dancing relate to Belgium? How is the formation of the dance? Q. How does folk dancing relate to Belgium? How is the formation of the dance? Asked by Mitch - Mon Mar 15 09:50:22 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Bit like a rite of passage. They call it volksdans. filmed in Belgium, probably danced by Belgians but definitely NOT a Belgian dance. Answered by Part Time Cynic - Mon Mar 15 11:05:58 2010 What does a stereotypical Belgium female look like? Q. I know that each person is different, but I was wondering if there a stereotypical look to a female from Belgium. I know the Irish are stereotyped to have red hair and German's to have blonde hair while the most Asians are stereotyped to have brown eyes. I'm curious to know if there is a stereotype towards the belgian people, mainly because I have been told that I look Belgium. Thanks in advance. Asked by dreamer_obbsesser_changer - Sun Aug 1 01:35:40 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. When it comes to looks, there is no such thing as a stereotypical Belgian woman for the simple reason that there is no such thing as an ethnic Belgian people. At least not anymore. The original Belgians of which the country owns its name, were wiped out a long time ago during the era of the Roman Empire. After the Romans went into decline, Germanic tribes from the North decided to move in and occupy the area, but they would certainly not be the last. As a matter of fact, the area that is now known as Belgium was once ruled by Spain, Austria, France, The Netherlands and Germany. And the South of England at one point could also be considered part of Flanders. And they all brought their own influences and ethnic traits with them. And one… [cont.] Answered by unknown - Sun Aug 1 12:32:22 2010 home made recipies belgium chocholate or anything that tastes good?
Q. hey there does anyone know a good recipi for belgium chocolates or any thing eles that tastes good :D ? Asked by drinky16 - Sun Dec 2 07:38:08 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Belgium Chocolate Mousse How to make Begium chocolate mousse: Quantity Ingredients 60g (2 oz) Sweet chocolate 1/4 cup Water 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar 1 lge Egg Method Brake the chocolate into small pieces and melt with the water using a double boiler. Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites and add the egg yolks to the melted chocolate. Stir until well-blended. Whisk the egg whites until stiff then gradually add the sugar. Carefully and slowly, using a spatula fold the egg white mixture into the chocolate mixture. Spoon the chocolate mousse into ramekins or cups. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to let the mousse stiffen up. Before serving, decorate each Belgium chocolate mousse with whipped cream Answered by lou - Sun Dec 2 07:41:51 2007 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Belgium" Belgium is a country in western Europe. ContentsBelgians
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