Tag: Belgium

In the southeast of Belgium in the province of Namur, not far from the French border, you will find the town of Dinant. The city is beautifully enclosed between the Maas and the surrounding hilly landscape. The area surrounding the city has been inhabited since prehistoric times, but the area around Dinant has only been permanently inhabited since the Romans. During the Middle Ages and the centuries after, the city has always played an important role in the defense of the Meuse. The citadel of Dinant is still vivid proof of this. The city has been known for its coppersmiths since the Middle Ages. In an attempt to take this wealth, Charles the Bold threw 800 coppersmiths two by two into the Meuse during a siege of the city. Top…

According to ezinereligion, in 2007, Belgium had an estimated population of over 10 million people, composed of multiple ethnic groups including Flemish, Walloons, and Germans. The official languages were Dutch, French and German. The economy was largely based on services and industry, as well as exports. In terms of foreign relations, Belgium maintained close ties with its neighbors in the region such as France and Germany. It also maintained diplomatic relations with several other countries such as the United States, China and Japan. Politically, Belgium was a constitutional monarchy led by King Albert II since 1993 until his abdication in 2013. Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt was in power from 1999 to 2008 when he was replaced by Prime Minister Yves Leterme who remained in power until 2010. Following his resignation…