Belgium

Belgium was and still is a country of north-western Europe. It was one of the smallest and most heavy populated European countries. Belgium is a state located in west Europe bordering the north sea. Belgium neighbours borders with France, Germany, Luxemburg and the Netherlands. Belgium is a constitutional monarchy, The Belgian constitution was first declared in 1831 and has been looked over a number of times since then. legislative power is shared by the monarch ,royal acts must be authorized by a minister, who in turn becomes responsible for them to the parliament. Modern Belgium was one of the first countries to experience an industrial revolution, which brought accomplishment in the 19th century but also opened a political split. In 1830,…

Belgium was one of the oldest European countries. It was influenced by the cultures of Austria, France, germany, and Spain. Before, it was a province of Rome about 300 years ago. Bulgarian was in the rule of King Philip, the Good, of Burgundy in the late 1300s. After, it was declared its independence in 1831. Later, the first king of the country was Saxe-Coburg-Gotha of Leopold. Belgium gained its independence in 1830 leading with a mix of democracy and monarchy. Belgium has acquired its name…

boundary between Germanic and Latin Europe, Belgium is home to two main linguistic groups: the Dutch-speaking, mostly Flemish community, which constitutes about 59 percent of the population, and the French-speaking, mostly Walloon population, which comprises 40 percent of all Belgians. Belgium's linguistic diversity and related political conflicts are reflected in its political history and complex system of governance, made up of six different governments. In 1830, the Belgian Revolution led to…

Belgium, a country in Western Europe, is known for its medieval old towns and Flemish Renaissance architecture. The official name of Belgium is the Kingdom of Belgium. Belgium shares a land border with France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Belgium has three official languages: Dutch, French and German. As of 1 January 2016, the population of Belgium was estimated to be 11,159,884 people. With an area of 30,528 square kilometer (11,787 square miles), Belgium is one of the most…

Introduction Belgium is a northwestern country in Europe that has the most highly developed economic system in Europe. Belgium is famous for many things, especially its chocolate and waffles. Belgium is also well-known for its diversity of beers, pastries and baked food. The diversification in the population and the language is surprising, with approximately 11,413,049 people and two official languages: French, German and Dutch. The uncommon growth of this nation geographical position, flag,…

Belgium is a multiethnic state with two main ethnic groups, Fleming and Walloon, that have been conflict for about 200 years. Many factors have caused the conflicts in Belgium including prehistoric migrations, Roman Imperial foreign policy, revolutions in the 16th century and 19th century, and two World Wars. Although, core issues include economic, political,and linguistic issues. The linguistic conflict started in about the 1840s.Western Europe’s Germanic/Romance linguistic line runs east/west…

Belgium The country of Belgium is well known around the world for their chocolate. However, Belgium is more than just chocolate. This paper will discuss Belgium; its culture, geography, military, and history. There is a wide variety or culture in Belgium divided by the two official languages; french and dutch. There are two main Ethnic groups in Belgium. The first is the Dutch-speaking called Flemings and the other is the French-speaking known as Walloons. The Flemings live in the north, the…

prominent even in the present day. In the world today, conflict between ethnic groups has proliferated, within nations, rather than between states. Belgium is a nation with a rich and interesting history, full of culture, and its own internal ethnic tensions; although it does not display the various factors usually associated with ethnic conflict. For over half a century, the ethnic conflict and tensions through Belgium have continued to rise, and it is astounding to see how the…

The history of a country is significant to the country because it has shaped it to be what it is today. Not only is it important to the country but to the society, as a famous quote went; "people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots". One significant historical event to not only a country and society but to a whole continent was the colonization of almost all the African countries by the European countries. In the 19th and 20th century the…

Leopold II King of Belgium This paper you are reading is covering Leopold II and his reign in Belgium and the brutal things that happened in the Congo. It will talk about wat happened in the Congo. Also the things Leopold II wanted and desired. Then you will read of how his people Leopold II came to power upon his father’s death. His father Leopold I was the monarch or king of Belgium. A monarchy has succession by blood line. Leopold II rose to the throne because he was next in the blood…