Belgium Located in northwest Europe. In the North-East, it borders with the Netherlands, in the East - with Germany, in the south - with Luxembourg, in the West - with France. From the north, the territory of Belgium is washed by the Northern Sea of \u200b\u200bthe Atlantic Ocean.
The country is named ethnonym Celtic tribe - Belgi.
General information about Belgium
Official name: Kingdom Belgium
Capital: Brussels
The area of \u200b\u200bthe land: 30.5 thousand square meters. km.
General population: 10.3 million people
Administrative division: Consists of 9 provinces -anwern, Brabant, Myo, Liege, Limburg, Luxembourg, Namur, East and Western Flanders, who are managed by the governors, who are appointed King.
Form of government: Constitutional monarchy with federal state-owned device.
Head of State: King.
Population composition: 58% - Flemis, 31% - Wallians, 11% - mixed and other ethnic groups. 900 thousand foreigners (Italians, Moroccans, French, Turks, Netherlands, Spaniards, etc.).
Official language: french, Flemish version of the Netherlands and German
Religion: 70% - Catholics, 10% - Muslims, 8% - Jews, 7% - Anglicans, 5% - Orthodox.
Internet domain: .be.
Voltage in the power grid: ~ 220 V, 50 Hz
Country Code: +32
Country barcode: 54
Climate
The territory of Belgium is compact enough, so there is no large scatter in the temperature background. In winter, the average temperature on the coast is + 3 ° C, on the central plateau - + 2 ° C, on the Ardennes elevation - -1 ° C. In the summer, the temperature on the coast is quite comfortable - about + 20 ° C, in Ardennes slightly lower - on average + 16 ° C.
The cold period holds in Ardennes about 120 days, in Campina - about 80 days. The average temperature in winter is + 0 ... + 6 ° C, in spring - + 5 ... + 14 ° C, in summer - + 11 ... + 22 ° C, in autumn - + 7 ... + 15 ° C. In the rare years, summer temperatures in Belgium reached the mark of + 30 ° C. The warmer from May to September, so most tourists choose these months to visit Belgium.
As for precipitation, their level is high enough. On average, the number of precipitation is 800-1000 mm. Most precipitates falls in Ardennes - up to 1500 mm per year. This is due to the fact that Ardennes are stronger than other areas are distant from the ocean coast, so their climate has characteristic continental features. In winter there is snow, but the steady snow cover you are unlikely to be able to see. Cold winds are blowing in winter, including on the Atlantic coast, where they are particularly groaning and damp. In summer, it is often rained and fog caused by high humidity.
The proximity of the ocean causes the presence of high humidity, as well as often cloudy weather. The most sunny months in Belgium - April and September. Air masses from the Atlantic can significantly affect the climate: in the summer, the wind bring up rains and coolness, and in winter - warm and crude weather.
The temperature of the water in the summer months is quite cool - about + 17 ° С, but it is quite acceptable for swimming in northerly. If you are an experienced "walrus", you can swim in the winter months. In winter in the North Sea, the water temperature is about + 5 ° C. In Belgium, lovers swim in cold water are called "polar bears". Every year in Ostend
Geography
Belgium is a state in Western Europe. It has an area of \u200b\u200b30,528 square meters. km is washed in the north-west by the North Sea. Most of the country occupy plains with predominant cultural landscapes.
The total length of land borders is 1385 km, the length of borders with France is 620 km, Germany - 167 km, Luxembourg - 148 km, the Netherlands - 450 km. The coastline has a length of 66.5 km. The total area of \u200b\u200bthe territory is 33,990 square meters. km, of which the sea coastal zone occupies 3462 square meters. km, and inland water - 250 sq. M. km. By land, Belgium borders with France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Land borders of Belgium with neighboring countries have a total length of 1385 km. Of these, almost half is a border with France (620 km), followed by the Netherlands (450 km), Germany (167 km), Luxembourg (148 km). Nearest Sea Neighborhood Belgium - France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
The territory of Belgium is customary to divide into three geographic regions, each of which has a special relief - the lower, middle and high Belgium. Lower Belgium is a coastal plain height above sea level up to 100 m, which is located in the northwest of the country. Here mostly sand dunes and so-called Peders, which are land located below sea level and distinguished by high fertility. Polders are constantly flooded, so numerous dams are being built to protect them. The middle belgium (height above sea level is 100-200 meters) is located on the central plateau, between the city of Kempen and the valleys of the Sambre and Maas rivers.
The southeast of the country falls on high Belgium - Ardenne hill and drill. The height of this area above sea level is 200-500 meters. Ardenne elevation presented by high hills is covered with forests and is practically not populated. In Ardennes, the highest point of Belgium is a Mount Boterstand 694 meters high. High Belgium includes the geographical area of \u200b\u200bthe KRondo, which is a portion of low hills (200-300 meters above sea level).
Flora and fauna
Vegetable world
As in most European countries, the forests of Belgium had to be picked up under the pressure of a person, his economic activity. Previously, almost the entire territory of Belgium was covered with broader forests, the main rocks of which were oak, beech, ram, chestnut and ash. In the Middle Ages, the forests were even in Flanders, which currently turned into the most developed industrial area of \u200b\u200bBelgium. Flanders's forests in those days gave the shelter to "Forest Gezam" - ragged peasants and artisans who rebelled against the Spanish domination.
Until today, the primordial forests managed to preserve only in the mountains of Ardennes, which are affordable for economic development due to low fertility of land and not a particularly favorable climate. More than half of the forest arrays Ardennes - coniferous forests formed mainly pine and fir. Also here grows in the old forests of broad rocks - oak and beech. Natural forests are currently occupied by approximately 14% of the total area of \u200b\u200bBelgium.
The lack of vegetation in other areas of Belgium is replenished with forest stations, which account for about 7% of the country area, as well as gardens and alive hedges (splashes). Mostly firing fir and pine serve to strengthen the coastal zones.
In the lowlands of Belgium, it is often possible to meet a meadow with juicy vegetation of dark green color, which look great against the background of the majestic mountains or the sea coast. Shrubs are growing on sandy soils, mostly heather, in wetlands - an ostolist. Interesting landscape of Natural Park High Fangnes (HAUTES Fagnes), located on the plateau of the same name. This wetlastone is covered with characteristic vegetation - mshami, lichen, fluttering herbs. Someone there are small curves of the trees rushing to the ground, so the landscape is reminded by Tundra.
Animal world
Like the plant world, the fauna of Belgium significantly suffered as a result of human economic activity. Together with the forests, large mammals were almost completely exterminated, which were preserved only in the forest arrays of the Ardennes Mountains. Small mammals represented by foxes, hares, cunits, caresses, badgers, squirrels, forest mice are common. In Ardennes, you can also meet deer, lanes, roe deer, katan, kabanov. In certain areas of the mountains, hunting is allowed, but only licensed.
Pheasant is most common from forest birds, you can meet the partridge, Waldshnepa and a wild duck. These birds most often occur in the swamp areas of Belgium, as well as in the thickets of heather growing on sandy soils. At certain periods, hunting is also allowed. In the mountain rivers in abundance there is trout.
The segments of the wildlife of Belgium are protected by the protected areas. The largest and most interesting protected zone is the Font-Fan National Park, which occupies an area of \u200b\u200b55 thousand hectares. It is located at the eastern border of Belgium, not far from Germany.
The most picturesque part of the National Park is North Ardennes, which are abounding with picturesque rocky canyons and pristine forests. In the thick thickets of oak, beech, spruce and juniper, noble deer, roerals, boars, cunits, hares, whites, as well as a variety of singers. The marsh fauna is most brightly represented in the Natural Park High Swamps (Hautes Fagnes) located on the plateau of the same name.
Swamp and seabirds in abundance are found in the Bird Reserve Zvin, which covers an area of \u200b\u200b150 hectares on the site of the former Limana. Storks were delivered to Zvin, who perfectly fit. Zvin is also notable for a unique garden of exotic butterflies, where more than 400 types of tropical butterflies are represented. Among the exotic plants you can see flutter butterflies that please the eye of the game of paints and fantastic forms.
In Belgium, there is another tropical park - Sun Parks (Sun Parks), which is a tropical city under the cap. In the aquariums, the park you can see exotic fish, and a lot of tropical parrots sit on the bizarre trees.
sights
The country is literally the focus of historical monuments and architectural structures, many of which are scattered almost throughout the territory of Belgium. In each city of Belgium, there are vintage cathedrals or fortresses, castles or buildings of medieval guilds, keeping the memory of the richness of medieval Flanders and Wallon County.
If you need to change money in the evening when banks no longer work, you can use the services of exchange offices. In addition to the international airport, they are also on the three railway stations of the Belgian capital. There are two of them - Gare Centrale and Gare Du Nord - they work until 20.00, and at Gare Du Midi - until 21.30. The central station of the second largest city of Belgium - Antwerp - the exchange station works even until 22.00. Even later, money is changed only in large hotels. However, the exchange rate here is much less profitable than in banks.
Useful information for tourists
Trains in Belgium are one of the most speeds in Europe. With Paris, Amsterdam and Burning Brussels bind new speed railway lines. You can cross the whole country in a short time: from Antwerp to Brussels you will reach half an hour, to Genta - in 45 minutes, to Brugge - for an hour and a half.
Trains go exactly on schedule, almost no inferior to the ideal punctuality of Germany and the Netherlands trains, which allows passengers to plan their time. The tickets are quite expensive, but there is a system of discounts (depending on the age of the passenger, the number of travel for a certain number of days, the number of passengers buying a ticket) about discounts can be found at the railway station.
For three types of public transport, a single ticket is produced. In a bus and tram, a ticket should be noted in a special typewriter. In the subway, he undergoes control on an automatic turnstile. You can purchase tickets at any metro station, in newsstands, buses.
Belgium - General Information
Official name - Kingdom Belgium (Notherl. Koninkrijk Belgie, Fr. Royaume de Belgique, it. Konigreich Belgien). The country name was named by one of the Celtic tribes - Belgi.
Location - State in North-West Europe. It borders the southeast with Luxembourg, in the east with Germany, in the north with the Netherlands, in the south and west - with France. In the north-west is washed by the Northern Sea.
Territory - 30 528 sq. Km The territory of Belgium consists of three geographic regions: Low Belgium Coastal plain to 100 m above sea level in the north-west of the country, Middle Belgium - a central plateau at an altitude of 100-200 meters above sea level and high Belgium, - Ardenne elevation located on the south East of the country at altitudes 200-500 meters above sea level.
Population - 10.8 million people .. National Composition: Flemish (about 60% of the population), Wallona (about 40% of the population). Flemish people inhabit five northern provinces of Belgium - Flanders, and Wallon-five southern provinces that make up Vallonia.
Religion - Onovna Religion - Catholicism (75%), among other religions there are English, Protestantism, Islam.
Capital - Brussels.
Largest cities - Brussels (970 thousand), Antwerp (480 thousand), Gent (234 thousand), Liege (201 thousand).
Language - Flemis speaks in the Dutch and its numerous dialects, Wallons speak French, Walloon and some other languages.
Administrative division - In Belgium, there is a double administrative division system in parallel:
Belgium is divided into three linguistic communities:
The Flemish Community includes the Flemish district and the Brussels Capital District and the French-speaking community - Walloon District and the Brussels Capital District, a German-speaking community, which includes part of the province of Liege.
In addition, Belgium is divided into three regions - Flemish region, Walloon region, the Brussels Capital District.
In turn,
Flemish region is divided into provinces:
Province of Antwerp
Province of Limburg
East Flanders Province
Province Western Flanders
Province Flemish Brabant
Walloon region is divided by the provinces:
Eno province
Province Liege
Province of Luxembourg
Province Namur
Province Walloon Brabant
Form of government - Since the formation of Belgium - a constitutional monarchy, since 1980, also a federal state.
Head of State - King, the actual head of state - Prime Minister.
Head of the government - Prime Minister.
Parliament -two-pet federal parliament. Upper Chamber of Parliament - Senate (Netherl. Senaat, Fr. Senat), Lower - Chamber of Representatives (Fr. Chambre Des Representants, Netherl. Kamer Van Volksvertegenwoordigers). Deputies in both chambers are elected by a universal direct vote every four years. All citizens of Belgium who have reached 18 years of age can elect. The Senate is elected 71 deputies, in the ward of representatives - 150 deputies.
Currency - Euro (until 2002 - Belgian Frank).
Time - Moscow time minus 2 hours.
Electricity- 220 V, 50 Hz, forks with two round pins (Euror dress).
System of measures and weights - metric (meters and kilograms).
Belgium - A small state located in the center of Western Europe, surrounded by France, Holland, Germany and Luxembourg. Its territory stretched from the North-West to the southeast, from the dunes of the North Sea coast to Ardennes heights.
Capital of state - Brussels. It is called the "capital" of the European Union, as the city meets the European Parliament, there is also NATO headquarters. The largest cities of the country are Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Liege, Bruges.
Kingdom Belgium -constitutional parliamentary monarchy. The head of state is the king, but in fact the main person in the country is the Prime Minister, a representative of the party who won the parliamentary elections.
Administrative and territorial device distinguished by uniqueness. In 1993, Belgium became a federation, which includes three regions:
- Flanders, where they speak Flemish;
- Vallonia, where French prevails;
- Brussels (Flemish and French).
There are also three language communities in the country - Flemish, French and small German. In each region and community, their management authorities.
State languages \u200b\u200b- French, Flemish (Netherlands), German.
Main religion - Catholicism (about 70%). The second largest confession is Protestantism (25%). There are representatives of Islam, Judaism, Orthodoxy.
Currency unit - Euro (from January 2002), before this Belgian franc.
Climateit is formed under the influence of marine air masses and warm currents of the North Atlantic. Moderate marine, characterized by a large amount of precipitation. Winter soft, summer cool. The average temperature on the coast - in January +3 degrees, in July +19, in Ardennes for several degrees is colder.
- The name of the country comes from the Celtic tribe belgo, conquered by the warriors of the Roman Empire in the 1st century BC. e.
- Belgium is a young state, the territory of the country in different historical periods belonged to Rome, German tribes, was part of Spain, Austria, France, the Netherlands. Only in 1830, Belgium received independence.
- Waterloo, Selion 20 km south of Brussels. It became famous as the wason of the famous battle, where the glory of Napoleon was finally rolled. After the defeat, the emperor repeats secondly from the throne and goes to the link to the island of Saint Helena.
- City of IPR (Western Flanders, near the border with France) during the First World War, became the place of fierce battles. In 1917, mines stranged by the poisoning substance were applied by the Germans against the English-French troops iprit..
For tourists, the country is attractive The medieval architecture of its old cities, first of all it is Brugge - Northern Venice. Great Flemish artists Rubens, Van Dyk, P. Breigel, I. Breilel, F. Sneders are widely represented in artistic museums and country galleries. Beach recreation lovers can relax in the summer on the dunes of the North Sea coast.
Well, of course, Belgium is a delicious chocolate and a wonderful beer (there is a rare variety of Floris Chocolat (Floris Chocolate) - lightweight beer with bitter chocolate aroma).
Belgium map.
Brief information about Belgium.
The Government of Belgium is a typical organization of territorial management and state power for European countries. In this country, the historical roots, leaving for the distant Middle Ages, and all signs of modern European sample democracy were connected.
The state is the system of organizing all the structures and types of power in the territory of a particular country. The main function of the state is to ensure the safety of citizens within its jurisdiction.
To fulfill this function, there is a hierarchy of power at the state level, as well as dividing the territory on administrative units, in each of which has its own structure of power institutions.
Thus, the country's state structure reflects the relationship between the national authorities with regional units of power structures.
Currently, it is customary to share three main forms of state power: federal, unitary and confederative.
The history of the formation of the Belgian state
Belgium is a country and ancient country at the same time. Its name comes from the name of the people who are no longer. At the dawn of our era there was a Celtic tribe called Belgi. In his territory, of course, Julia Caesar's troops were hurried, after which those Belgi, who were not killed in battle, became slaves. So the tribe disappeared, but in a few centuries there appeared a country called Belgium. However, these centuries were filled with rapid events. At their length, he was part of:
- Duchy Burgundy;
- Roman Empire;
- Spain;
- France;
- Netherlands.
At the beginning of the XVIII century, the Belgian revolution occurred, as a result of which the country separated from the Netherlands. Since 1831, the state gains independence, and it is headed by the first king of Belgium - Leopold.
Such a stormy and complex formation of the country and the state imposed its imprint on the formation of the structure and principles of the state device.
The subsequent history of the country was filled with no less dramatic. Belgium was particularly affected by the First World War. No wonder the Belgians call it the Great War. It was on the territory of this country that fierce battles were conducted between the Anglo-Belgian and German troops, and the name of the Belgian city of IPR was based on the name of a combat poisoning substance, which was first applied against the defenders of this city. The IPR was almost completely destroyed, and the gas created on the basis of chlorine became an iprite.
Features of power structures
Belgium is located in the north of Western Europe, has access to the North Sea. The territory of the country is 30.5 thousand square meters. km. The capital of Belgium is the city of Brussels. It is about 10 million people. Half of the population is represented by Flemish, about 40% of residents - Wallon. Are: French, Netherlands (he is Flemish) and German.
This country is one of the few constitutional monarchies of Europe with a federal device of the state. Formally, the head of Belgium is the king.
The Government is headed by Prime Minister. It is chosen from among the representatives of the party, which scored the greatest number of votes in the parliamentary elections. The composition of this body is determined by the king, but is approved by Parliament.
There is a fundamental rule defined by the Constitution in this country. This is a language parity that affects the composition of the government. In accordance with it, one half of the ministers presents the Netherlands community, and the other half is formed from French-speaking ministers. This rule is rooted in not such a distant history of the country's formation.
Once Belgium has experienced a conflict that arose between Flemish and French-speaking valleons. I had to observe parity between nationalities everywhere, dividing the country and the power between them.
The executive body is divided into three levels: federal, regional and language communities. The federal level delegated the following functions:
- total coordination of the work of the rest of the governments;
- organization of the country's defense;
- relationship with other countries;
- economic and monetary policy;
- social politics;
- budget formation, etc.
The authorities of the lower hierarchical levels are engaged:
- problems of the local economy;
- infrastructure arrangement;
- formation of local budgets;
- problems of nature conservation.
Communities, organized by language and national sign, are mainly engaged in culture, education, science, sports, etc.
Flags of NATO member states
The country is part of 70 international organizations. It is a member of the European Economic Community (UES) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
Administrative structure of the country
Belgium is organized on the principle of a double federation. The whole of its territory is divided into regional and national units. Thus, as a result of division according to the territorial principle, regions are formed, and in the language and national community.
Each territorial unit is managed by governors that are prescribed by the king.
The governors are divided into the management of the territory of the territory: provincial councils and permanent deputulations.
All territorial units have parliament and government. Since in a small country, such a division creates too small subjects, the authorities of the Flemish region were once combined with the similar powerful structures of the community formed on the basis of the Netherlands.
Thus, this country has 6 governments and as many parliaments. One government and one parliament have federal status. All other structures are regional or represent language communities.
Organization of the judiciary in the country
In this area power in Belgium is divided into two types: territorial and vertical.
The whole country is divided into such judicial units as cantons and counties. In the districts there are first instance courts, which are represented by two chambers: civil and criminal.
The civil court is based on the world court. The basic structure of criminal courts are police judicial authorities. Both structures are mandatory in all cantons.
At the top of the hierarchical staircase there is a cassation court. In addition, there are 5 judicial in the country, where you can submit an appeal to affairs:
- civil offenses;
- trading nature;
- economic disputes and offenses;
- criminal
- youth problems;
- labor relationships.
In all territorial divisions, as well as in the cities of Brussels, Liege, Mons, Gent and Antwerp, the courts of jury meetings are widespread.
Since 1983, the country has been operating in the country, the purpose of which consists, as in other European countries, in resolving disputes and conflicts between various authorities. It consists of 12 judges. One half of them represents communities in which they speak Flemish language, the other is represented by French-speaking judges.
Organization and device of the legal system
France of Napoleon's times was provided to the development of the Belgian legal system. The basis of the legislation of the new country amounted to such French codes as:
- Civilian, referred to as Napoleon's Code;
- Trade;
- Criminal;
- Procedural in civil law;
- Procedural criminal law.
In 1831, the main law of the country was adopted - the Constitution.
Taking the French legal system as a basis, the Belgians significantly redesigned the Code of Laws. Especially radical changes were the laws governing gender relations. With the persistent inequalities of the sexes, Belgian women received many new freedoms, including property.
Labor relations in the country are regulated by the Covenant on Social Solidarity, which was concluded in 1944, when the country was occupied by Germany. This was done by representatives of trade unions and entrepreneurs who were in an illegal position. In accordance with these potential, labor relations are built under the following rules:
- The delegation of employees of the institution takes part in the production management.
- At the federal level, there is a national labor council that regulates employment and labor relations.
- At the same time, the created Central Council of the economy is engaged in the development of economic relations in the country.
At the guard of the interests of workers are laws:
- about labor (1971);
- about hiring contracts (1978);
- about collective agreements and parity commissions (1968).
As a result of all these laws and contracts concluded between the country's leaders, employees have reliable legal protection, and employers have not known employers for a long time that such strikes are. In Belgium, in accordance with the Law on Collective Contracts and Parity Commissions, the problems arising in the field of labor relations are governed by collective agreements. With their conclusion, employees often undertake not to strike if the employer does not violate the terms of the contract. Collective treaties can be determined by:
- the size ;
- retirement age;
- medical service;
- safety;
- sanitary standards, etc.
There is a fairly developed system of environmental law in the country. At various times, laws were adopted:
- on the preservation of nature (1971);
- on the protection of the sea from pollution with fuel waste (1962);
- about combating air pollution (1964);
- on the requirements for drinking water (1965);
- on measures against air pollution by excess of internal combustion engines (1988);
- on the protection of animals (1975), etc.
Belgium criminal law is based on the French sample of 1810. However, the country is developing, developing its regulation standards of public relations.
The death penalty from the moment of bringing to death sentences to Nazi criminals was not applied. In 1996, such a form of punishment was canceled at the legislative level.
In every way. Belgians successfully combine the democratic system with the monarchy. This is helped by the Constitution drawn up with all the principles of the existence of a democratic society.
Country:Belgium
Capital: Brussels
View: A constitutional monarchy
The ruling monarch: Philip I.
Kingdom Belgium is the youngest in Europe. The year of the birth of the Belgian monarchy is considered to be 1830. Then, as a result of the revolution, Belgium separated from the Netherlands and became an independent state. Leopold I became the first ruler of Belgium. With it, the economy has actively developed and the culture of the country has flourished.
During the first and World War II, the Belgian monarchy had to be survived difficult times. German troops occupied the country, the people experienced fear, but retained resistance. But the ruling at that time, the King Leopold III surrendered to the enemy troops, because of which he entered the history of Belgium as the most cowardly monarch.
Royal family of Belgium
Leopold III returned to Belgium in 1951 refused the throne in favor of his son Bodouen. It is with this ruler that the formation of Brussels, as the "capital" of Europe. Belgium has become one of the initiators of creating a collective security system within United States and NATO. During the Board of Bodouen, the reputation of Brussels, as the advanced European Center for International Business.
The ruler himself was modest, simple, knew how to find a common language with each. In 1960, the king married the Spanish Aristocrat of Donie Fabioole. Unfortunately, children in the monarch never appeared.
King Belgian Philip and Queen MatildaIn 1993, the king died, and the throne moved to his younger brother Albert II. The new king was an educated and multifaceted personality. In marriage with Italian Paul Ruffo di Kalabria, he had three children: the Crown Prince of Belgium and the Duke of Brabant Philipp (1960), Princess Astrid (born in 1962) and Prince Laurent (born 1963).
In 2013, the King Alber II renounced the throne in favor of his son Philip.
The 79-year-old ruler announced this on television, and assured his citizens that "now they are in reliable hands."
Official photo of King Philip and Queen MatildaNow the ruling Philipp is the first Belgian prince who visited the usual school instead of receiving a traditional home education. The king is interested in technician and especially aircraft. On the account of Philip 30 single departures, he knows how to manage the helicopter.
Since 1999, married to Matilde D "Rack D" Akoz, whom the title of Belgian Princess was assigned on the day of marriage. A couple there are two daughters: Princess Elizabeth Teresa Maria Elena (2001), the heiress of the Belgian throne, and Princess Eleanor Fabiola Victoria Anna Maria (2008) as well as two sons: Prince Gabriel Boduen Carl Maria (2003 G.R.), Prince Emmanuel Leopold Guillaume Francois Maria (2005).
Royal family of Belgium welcomes subjectsInteresting Facts:
- The official title of the head of the country is not the "King of Belgium", but the "King of Belgians". Thereby emphasizes the connection of the monarchy and the people.
- The heir to the throne does not become the king automatically on the death day of his predecessor, as is customary in other monarchies. This happens only after the adoption of the constitutional oath.
- When entering into the throne, the first King Leopold I defined the problem of the monarchy so: "Consult. Encourage. Warning." The Royal Family of Belgium continues to perform those functions that determined for themselves when the founder of their dynasty joins entering the throne.
- Monarch in Belgium albeit does not have unlimited political power, but is a symbol of a nation, an arbiter that provides stability in his country. According to the data obtained in countries with the monarchical board, the economy is developing most stable.
- Belgium is divided into three linguistic communities: Flemish (Netherlania-speaking), Wallians (French-speaking) and partly flagents (German-speaking). Each king has two options for writing named: French and Flemish manner. So the King Boduen I Flemish was called Budevane I.
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