What is positive and unique about Belgium?

Although I'm struggling to find something positive to say about our current political situation, it is certainly unique in the world. We are the only country, as far that I am aware of, where a majority of the population (Dutch-speaking Flemish, 60% of the population) is striving for independence. read more

Although I'm struggling to find something positive to say about our current political situation, it is certainly unique in the world. We are the only country, as far that I am aware of, where a majority of the population (Dutch-speaking Flemish, 60% of the population) is striving for independence. read more

Belgium is the country with the highest proportion of female ministers in the world (55% in 2000) and one of the earliest to have a female parliamentarian (in 1921). Belgium is one of the rare countries with compulsory education up to 18 years old (highest in the world). read more

| Essential facts about Belgium, including geography, history, economy, and culture. read more