41. Belgium History / The New Kingdom Europe Geographia World. Introduction to Belgium Brussels History Art Cities. Clickable Timeline http://www.geographia.com/belgium/bxhis05.htm

Europe Geographia World Introduction to Belgium Brussels ... Art Cities Clickable Timeline The New Kingdom W ith the rise of Napoleon, French rule over Belgium became more constructive, including the revitalization of industry and (with the opening of the Scheldt) the partial recovery of Antwerp . With Napoleon's fall, the great Allied powers decreed that Belgium would become a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, ruled by the pro-Dutch William of Orange. By 1830 the Belgians' patience had run out. Revolution erupted in Brussels and quickly spread across the country. William made a brief effort to regain control, but within a few months he withdrew. On 20 January, 1831, after centuries of external rule, Belgium was recognized as an independent nation. The Belgians chose Leopold of Saxe-Coburg to be their first King, under a constitution that significantly limited the power of the monarchy . Under Leopold I and then his son Leopold II, Belgium flourished both economically and culturally. It was Leopold II who acquired the Congo, which remained a part of Belgium until its independence in 1960.

42. Belgium Travel Information And Travel Guide - Lonely Planet At long last Belgium, it seems, has come of age. This little country recently celebrated its 175th anniversary of independence and, following several years of big, bold moves http://www.lonelyplanet.com/belgium

43. Belgium: History Of The Navy Introduction. A comprehensive history of the Belgian Navy can be found in L. Nyssen. Einige Flaggen der belgischen Marine von 1815 bis heute, Flaggenkurier (1995), also available http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/be~his.html

Belgium: History of the Navy Last modified: by ivan sache Keywords: naval ensign jack royal navy section belge fishery inspection Links: FOTW homepage search write us mirrors ... Royal Navy Section Belge See also: Belgium Belgium: Flags and ensigns currently in use Belgium: Naval flags, 1917 Belgium: Naval flags, 1936 Introduction A comprehensive history of the Belgian Navy can be found in: L. Nyssen. Einige Flaggen der belgischen Marine von 1815 bis heute Flaggenkurier [dfk] (1995), also available online Hereafter is the translation/rendition from German of the most interesting parts ( i.e. nearly everything) of the original paper. Ivan Sache Suzette Tanis-Plant , 11 May 2003 Before independence (1815-1830) Dutch national flag - Image by , 22 April 1999 French First Empire , the Vienna Congress decided to unify Belgium and Holland under William I's rule. The new Kingdom of the Netherlands inherited more than 200 vessels abandoned by France in the ports of Den Helder and Antwerp . Since those vessels were old, the King decided to start a reconstruction program and it took 15 years to build 34 new vessels. Holland and Belgium shared the costs. These warships as well as the merchant navy used the horizontally divided red-white-blue Dutch ensign, already known in the XVIth century.

44. Antwerp Belgium History A brief Belgium history focusing on Antwerp. An ensemble of facts and legends. http://www.antwerp-tourist-guide.com/Belgium-History.html

Where to Sleep Made in Belgium Attractions Good to Know ] Subscribe To This Site Antwerp and Belgium History Here you will find Belgium history with a focus on Antwerp. The Origin of Antwerp: Brabo and the Giant Antigone. Scientists claim that the name of Antwerp comes from: 'anda verpus'. Which means something along the lines of 'a piece of land being brought in front'. They think that because of the redirection of the river in the 7th century, local Benedictine priests build a new harbor a few miles in front of the old harbor. They spoke about an anda verpus, which became andaverpus, andverpus, andverpia, antverpia and later Antwerpen..... We think it's all a bit far fetched ... Brief history of the Middle Ages I’d like to start Antwerp and Belgium History with where the legend of Brabo ends, in the ... Middle Ages. Brief history of Antwerp's Golden Age At the end of the 15th century, Antwerp became more important then Bruges. Businesses were moved to Antwerp and the money followed. Bruges lost its direct connection to the see and would become a small provincial town. In 1400, around 18000 people lived in Antwerp. Barely 100 years later this would be 100 000 and with that became the biggest city of its time after Paris.New economical systems were developed here as the stakeholder ship and the first stock market in the world was build in 1531. It would stand as a model for the ones in London and Amsterdam.

45. Belgium History | GlobalEDGE Belgium History. Belgium derives its name from the Belgae, a Celtic tribe. The Belgae were forced to yield to Roman legions during the first century B.C. http://globaledge.msu.edu/countries/belgium/history/

Your location is: > Countries Region: Europe > Belgium > History Key Facts GDP (ppp) per CAPITA $35,238.00 (2008 est.) Inflation Rate 0.00% (2009 est.) Population 10.41 million (2009 est.) Country Risk Ratings Ease of Doing Business Rankings 19 out of 181 (2008 est.) Global Competitiveness Report 5.09 (18 out of 133) (2009 est.) Navigation introduction statistics economy history ... country memo Belgium : History Under these various rulers, and especially during the 500 years from the 12th to the 17th century, the great cities of Ghent, Bruges, Brussels, and Antwerp took turns at being major European centers for commerce, industry (especially textiles), and art. Flemish paintingfrom Van Eyck and Breugel to Rubens and Van Dyckbecame the most prized in Europe. Flemish tapestries hung on castle walls throughout Europe. In 1830, Belgium won its independence from the Dutch as a result of an uprising of the Belgian people. A constitutional monarchy was established in 1831, with a monarch invited in from the House of Saxe-Coburg Gotha in Germany. Belgium was invaded by Germany in 1914 and again in 1940. Those invasions, plus disillusionment over postwar Soviet behavior, made Belgium one of the foremost advocates of collective security within the framework of European integration and the Atlantic partnership.

46. Belgium Flag, Belgium Culture, And Belgium History, Map Overview of Belgium, including flag, history, economy, cultural customs, and people. http://countries.bridgat.com/Belgium.html

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47. Belgium: History, Geography, Government, And Culture — FactMonster.com Learn about the history, geography and culture of Belgium and find statistical and demographic information. http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0107329.html

Home U.S. People Word Wise ... Homework Center Fact Monster Favorites American Indian Heritage Month Math Flashcards Geography Guide Seven New Wonders of the World ... The Fifty States Reference Desk Atlas Almanacs Dictionary Encyclopedia ... Countries Travel to Belgium from TripAdvisor Belgium Map of Belgium Kingdom of Belgium Sovereign: King Albert II (1993) Prime Minister: Yves Leterme (2009) Land area: 11,672 sq mi (30,230 sq km); total area: 11,787 sq mi (30,528 sq km) Population (2010 est.): 10,423,493 (growth rate: 0.08%); birth rate: 10.1/1000; infant mortality rate: 4.3/1000; life expectancy: 79.3; density per sq km: 343 Capital and largest city (2003 est.) Brussels, 1,750,600 (metro area), 981,200 (city proper) Other large cities: Monetary unit: Euro (formerly Belgian franc) National name: Current government officials Languages Dutch (Flemish) 60%, French 40%, German less than 1% (all official) Ethnicity/race Fleming 58%, Walloon 31%, mixed or other 11% Religion Roman Catholic 75%, Protestant or other 25%

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Your Window to the World Maps of World.com OUR CHANNELS : Finance Travel HOME SITE MAP ... Country Profile Belgium Flag Belgium Flag People of Belgium The people of Belgium can be divided into two ethnic groups - the Flemings, who are of Teutonic origin and the Walloons, who are of Celtic origin. These two groups can be distinguished on the basis of the languages they speak- the Flemings speak Dutch while the Walloons speak French. Around 97 per cent of the population lives in urban areas even as the capital, Brussels, serves as home to a number of foreign guests. Arts, Culture and Music of Belgium Festivals play an important role among the people of Belgium. One of the most famous festivals is the three-day carnival at Binche, near Mons, held just before Lent. The carnival is a period of merry-making and joy and is characterized by songs and dances led by "Gilles," men dressed in high, plumed hats and bright costumes. Other important occasions include Procession of the Holy Blood, held in Brugge in May and Saint Nicholas's Day held every year on December 6, which also commemorates as an important children's holiday. Flag of Belgium The flag of Belgium is made up of three equal vertical bands - black towards the hoist side, yellow in the middle and red towards the right. The design of this flag is based on the flag of France.

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