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The Kingdom of BelgiumPlease click on this link to hear the Belgian National Anthem, then continue the Slide show:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFaAEl7M4Ek&feature=relatedGeography:

Belgium is located on the north edge of Europe, between France, Germany, and the Netherlands.http://www.visit-bruges.com/maps/Belgian StatisticsPopulation: 10,423,493Male/Female Ratio: 96/100Life expectancy: Male: 76.2 yearsFemale: 82.7 yearsEthnic groups:58% Fleming31% Walloon11% OtherLargest CitiesCityPopulationBrussels1,019,022Antwerp459,805Gent231,493Charleroi200,132Liege182,597Brugge116,709Namur106,284Leuven92,892Mons91,277Aalst77,534Brussels, Belgium

http://www.cnn.com/WORLD/europe/9904/11/nato.attack.05/belgium.brussels.jpgBrussels is the capital of Belgium and is at the geographic center of the nation. It is the nations largest city and is frequented by tourists from all over the world.The Royal Palace

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Paleis_brussel2.jpgThe Royal Palace in Brussels is the political centre of the nation. It is the site of leadership, committee, and decision-making. The king and Queen live in their home just outside the city of Belgium.

La GrandPlaceThe town square in Brussels has many buildings that are hundreds of years old. It is a beautiful display of old architecture and attracts many tourists every year.http://www.trabel.com/brussel/brussels-grand_place.htmAntwerp

Antwerp, Belgiums second-largest city, is in the province of Flanders in the northern region of Belgium. Antwerp is known for its diamonds, its fashion, and its harbor-one of the largest in the world.http://solitaireinternational.files.wordpress.com/Antwerp Diamonds

http://www.diamondimports.com.au/

http://www.designsbyindigo.co.uk

http://www.visitflanders.us/Antwerp Harbor

http://www.trabel.com/antwerp/http://www.trabel.com/antwerp/http://www.trabel.com/antwerp/Antwerp Harbor, located on the Scheldt river, is the second-largest harbor in Europe.

Belgian Foodshttp://www.visitbelgium.com/http://www.visitbelgium.com/Popular Belgian cuisine includes:ChocolateWafflesVarious SausagesWhite Asparagus

http://www.visitbelgium.com/

http://www.visitbelgium.com/

Buildings in BelgiumAll of these images are from: http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/

http://www.havetravelfun.com/images/

http://www.littleamerica-twh.com/images/

Belgium in the winter:http://www.greatsouthernstudios.com/shop/images/Belgium in the Summer

http://www.destination360.com/europe/belgium/beaches

http://lewisjoe.files.wordpress.com/BeachesAnd Forests!Summary:Belgium is located in Northern Europe between Germany, France, and the Netherlands.Brussels is located at the center of the nation and is the nations capital.Antwerp is located on the North Sea in the Flanders province and is essential to Belgiums economy.Belgium hosts a variety of native cuisine and beautiful architecture.Belgium can be beautiful in the winter and in the summer.

Thank you for Watching!Project done by:J.D. Sledge

For:BCIS 1405

At:Lone Star College Montgomery

Professor:Malkan