Belgium

SHORT INFORMATION

Politics of Belgium

Politics of Belgium takes place in a framework of a federal, parliamentary, representative democratic, constitutional monarchy, whereby the King of the Belgians is the Head of State and the Prime Minister of Belgium is the head of government in a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Federal legislative power is vested in both the government and the two chambers of parliament, the Senate and the Chamber of Representatives. The federation is made up of (cultural/political) communities and (territorial) regions.

SHORT INFORMATION

Languages and population of Belgium

Belgium officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Belgian Food

One of the joys of a Belgium vacation is trying the Belgian food. Restaurants in Belgium are known for offering some succulent meals, and though the food in Belgium is heavily influenced by French tendencies, the country manages to inject its own flavors.