Belgium
Overview of Belgium
Belgium is a state in Western 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.
Christmas in Belgium
In Belgium there are two Santa Claus figures. There is St. Niklaas and Pere Noel.
Medicine in Belgium
The health care system in Belgium is funded through the state sickness fund. There are four tiers of operation consisting of central government, national associations, federations of local societies, and local mutual aid societies. The Belgian government believes that this power sharing motivates each local fund to work hard to attract and satisfy its members.