Wednesday 8th February

Driving in Belgium

A Motorists' guide to driving in Belgium

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Belgium National Flag

Capital: Brussels
Language: Dutch, French, German
Currency: Euro

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Driving distance map of Belgium
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Belgium lies in the north-west of Europe boardered by the Netherlands, France, Germany and the Netherlands.

As well as having a strong multi-cultural past, Belgium remains a multilingual country with three national languages and distinct regions with their own identities. The terrain is broadly made up of flat coastal plains in northwest, rolling hills in the central areas and the rugged mountains of the Ardennes Forest in the southeast of the country.

Flanders in the north of the country which incorporates the cities of Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges, is a flatland intersected by canalways and particularly known for its history of medieval art. Moving further south in Belgium is the region of Wallonia. Here the landscape is more of rolling hills and encompasses the cities of Liege, Narmu and Tournai as well as the famous Ardennes and many beautiful castles and stately houses. The city of Brussels is almost a region unto itself and has established itself as one of the dominant cities in Europe. As the home to both the European Union and NATO organisations, it has attracted a cosmopolitan population, accompanied by significant international trade and economic wealth.