Belgium

Belgium is a small country with a big cultural heart! Located at the crossroads of Europe, Belgium perfectly blends Dutch, French, and German influences. The country is famous for its stunning medieval cities like Bruges, with its winding canals and cobblestone streets that look like something from a fairy tale. Brussels, the capital, is home to the beautiful Grand Place, one of the most beautiful town squares in Europe, and hosts the headquarters of the European Union and NATO.

Belgians are masters of the culinary arts - Belgian chocolate is world-renowned for its quality and craftsmanship, with chocolatiers creating edible works of art. Belgian waffles are a beloved treat enjoyed worldwide, and Belgium has more breweries per capita than anywhere else, with monks having brewed special Trappist beers for centuries. From comic strips (the Smurfs and Tintin are Belgian!) to Art Nouveau architecture, Belgium shows us how a small nation can have an enormous cultural impact on the world.