Belgium

by Ida Walker

Overview

Although Belgium is a small country, it is a big player in Europe. It was a founding member of the EU back in 1952. Today, Brussels, its capital city, is one of the EU's centers. Despite being divided between French and Dutch speakers, Belgium is a strong country with a lot going on culturally and politically. Discover more about this exciting, modern nation!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781422292631
Publisher:	Mason Crest
Publication date:	09/29/2014
Series:	Major European Union Nations
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	11 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	6 - 18 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 8

1 Modern Issues 11

2 Belgium's History and Government 23

3 The Economy 33

4 Belgium's People and Culture 41

5 What will the Future Hold? 51

Time Line 56

Find out More 58

Glossary 59

Index 62

Picture Credits 63

About the Authors and the Consultant 64