Belgium is a country with a surface area of 30,528 km² and a population of over 10 million residents, having three communities and regions, each with their own languages and governance. Its history includes gaining independence in 1830 and participating in both World Wars, with cultural significance tied to beverages like beer and foods such as chocolate and fries. Notable cities include Ghent and Bruges, along with national statues located in Brussels.

1. Belgium
The country and its problems

2. Summary
• Facts
• The history of Belgium
• Where’s Belgium known for?

3. Facts I

5. Facts II
Surface 30.528 km²
Residents 10.414.336 (2009)
Official languages Dutch
French
German
Capital city Brussels
Type of government Institutional monarchy
King Albert II
The prime minister Yves Leterme/Elio di Rupo

6. Facts III

7. Facts IV: geography

8. Facts V: the government
• Three communities
 The flemisch community
 The french community
 The german community
• Three regions
 The flemish region
 The walloon region
 The Brussels-capital region
• 10 provinces

9. History of Belgium I
1830: the independence of Belgium
1914-1918: WW I
1940-1945: WW II

10. History of Belgium II
• Do you know the house of Saxe-Coburg?
YES NO

11. The House of Saxe-Coburg
• GERMAN dynasty
– Belgium
– Portugal
– Bulgaria
– United Kingdom

12. Princess Charlotte August of Wales =>
Louise van Orléans =>

13. WHERE’S BELGIUM KNOWN FOR?
Beer Chocolate
French fries
Waffles

14. Where’s Belgium known for?

15. Where’s Belgium known for?

16. Where’s Belgium known for?

17. Where’s Belgium known for?
• Beautiful cities eg. Ghent, Bruges
• Two national statues in Brussels.
Does anybody know these 2 statues?