Belgium

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Holidays and Festivals

Like most other countries, Belgium observes public holidays and special events with a celebration. There are also a number of local religious festivals in the various towns and cities, mostly observed through processions, parades, and street fairs.

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Water supply and sanitation in Belgium

Water supply and sanitation in Belgium is provided by a large variety of organizations: Most of the 589 municipalities of Belgium have delegated the responsibility for water supply and sanitation to regional or inter-municipal utilities. There are more than 62 water supply utilities, including 2 regional, 30 inter-municipal and 30 municipal utilities.

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Geography of Belgium

Belgium is situated in Western Europe covering a total area of 30,528 sq kilometers, with a land area of 30,278 sq km and 250 sq km of water.