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Belgia

Europe's headquarter

If Belgium's spotlight on the European stage is a little dim, it's only because its people are rarely boastful. This slow-burning country has more history, art, food and architecture packed into its tiny self than many of its bigger, louder neighbours.

A rich and bubbling vat of beer, chocolate, oil paint and bureaucrats, Belgium gives off the heady pong of the bourgeoisie. But stir the pot a little and you'll find an 'artificial state' roughly made up of two parts Germanic Flemings to one part Celtic-Latin Walloons.

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Antwerp
Bruges
Brussels
Ghent
Hasselt
Leuven
Liège
Mechelen

To avoid major dampness coupled with biting cold, plan a visit for May to September (ie late spring to early autumn). The disadvantages of this time include considerable crowds and, depending on where exactly you go, a scarcity of accommodation - Bruges is the most problematic in both these areas. Brussels, on the other hand, is actually quieter during summer (mid-July to mid-September), and some hotels cut prices.

In April the weather is more fickle than ever - you'll be catching sun on a terrace cafe one minute and scuttling for cover the next. Wretched is the only word suitable for the mild winter weather from November to March: the days are grey and wet with occasional light snow. Correspondingly, tourist numbers plummet. If you pack the right clothes and keep in mind that the daylight hours will be short, you can make the most of uncrowded museums. The lion's share of events take place over summer. Outside this time, there are a few quirky festivals to consider, the highlight being carnival celebrations.

Time Zones: GMT/UTC +1
Currency: Euro (Code: EUR, Symbol: €)
Country Dialing Code: +32
Languages: Official: Dutch, French, German
Electrical Plugs: 230V 50Hz, European plug with two circular metal pins