Introduction
Belgium is a northwestern country in Europe that has the most highly developed economic system in Europe. Belgium is famous for many things, especially its chocolate and waffles. Belgium is also well-known for its diversity of beers, pastries and baked food. The diversification in the population and the language is surprising, with approximately 11,413,049 people and two official languages: French, German and Dutch. The uncommon growth of this nation geographical position, flag, cultures, music, food is compelling.
Belgium is located in the west of Europe, bordered to the north by Netherlands, bordered to the east by Germany and Luxembourg, and to the west and south by France. It has a surface of 30,528 km2, which makes a small …show more content…
The dimension ratio is 13 in height and 15 in width and it presents three vertical stripes of equal size. The Belgian flag is shaped after the French tri-color flag. The flag’s color is black, yellow and red. Those colors all represent different symbols, but all together, they represent freedom and revolution. The left or side of the flag of Belgium has a stripe in black, the center stripe is yellow, and the right-side stripe is red. The colors of the Belgian flag were retrieved from arms of Brabant. The black color represents the shield; the yellow represents the lion, and red represents the lion's claws and …show more content…
Belgians believe that family is the most important part of their life. They live their lives ensuring the happiness and prosperity of their family members. Most Belgians remain in the town where they were born and trained, that way, it creates close extended families. Belgians also believe that appearance matter, some of them may be seen cleaning the front of their house or their neighbor's house because for them, cleanliness is a matter of national pride. They take pride in their houses and their personal appearance. Belgians are concerned about the way they dress, and the effect they make on others. Egalitarianism is also very important in Belgian society. Women are not expected to change their names when they marry and there are laws concerning paternity and maternity. Also, sexual harassment is proscribed in workplaces. In Belgium, those who do not know each other are expected to give a brief handshake, if the relationship matured, three kisses on the cheek is allowed; starting by the left cheek and alternate. Belgiand also follow a specific etiquette when it comes to gifts. When you are invited to a Belgian party, you are expected to bring flowers or chocolate for the hostess. white chrysanthemums, a type of flower that symbolizes death, shouldn’t be given to anyone. Also, flowers should be given in an odd number except thirteen. Wine or liquor should only
Belgium is a northwestern country in Europe that has the most highly developed economic system in Europe. Belgium is famous for many things, especially its chocolate and waffles. Belgium is also well-known for its diversity of beers, pastries and baked food. The diversification in the population and the language is surprising, with approximately 11,413,049 people and two official languages: French, German and Dutch. The uncommon growth of this nation geographical position, flag, cultures, music, food is compelling.
Belgium is located in the west of Europe, bordered to the north by Netherlands, bordered to the east by Germany and Luxembourg, and to the west and south by France. It has a surface of 30,528 km2, which makes a small …show more content…
The dimension ratio is 13 in height and 15 in width and it presents three vertical stripes of equal size. The Belgian flag is shaped after the French tri-color flag. The flag’s color is black, yellow and red. Those colors all represent different symbols, but all together, they represent freedom and revolution. The left or side of the flag of Belgium has a stripe in black, the center stripe is yellow, and the right-side stripe is red. The colors of the Belgian flag were retrieved from arms of Brabant. The black color represents the shield; the yellow represents the lion, and red represents the lion's claws and …show more content…
Belgians believe that family is the most important part of their life. They live their lives ensuring the happiness and prosperity of their family members. Most Belgians remain in the town where they were born and trained, that way, it creates close extended families. Belgians also believe that appearance matter, some of them may be seen cleaning the front of their house or their neighbor's house because for them, cleanliness is a matter of national pride. They take pride in their houses and their personal appearance. Belgians are concerned about the way they dress, and the effect they make on others. Egalitarianism is also very important in Belgian society. Women are not expected to change their names when they marry and there are laws concerning paternity and maternity. Also, sexual harassment is proscribed in workplaces. In Belgium, those who do not know each other are expected to give a brief handshake, if the relationship matured, three kisses on the cheek is allowed; starting by the left cheek and alternate. Belgiand also follow a specific etiquette when it comes to gifts. When you are invited to a Belgian party, you are expected to bring flowers or chocolate for the hostess. white chrysanthemums, a type of flower that symbolizes death, shouldn’t be given to anyone. Also, flowers should be given in an odd number except thirteen. Wine or liquor should only