Brussels

Brussels is the capital of Belgium is heart and soul of the country. It is de facto capital of the European Union stands significant from 9th century till today. The wealth of cultural heritage makes it irresistible and ultimate destination for foreign traders and tourists alike. There are plenty of historical museums that you and your children will never get a time to even blink their eyes. The sightseeing of beautiful parks and gardens are just as romantic as ever. The mesmerizing effects of its vintage and old architectural masterpieces are prevalent throughout the city. With so much to offer you just love to be the part of this culturally and socially rich city.

For a foodie and pure carnivore you would just love the new and latest restaurants opened in the city offering unique and delicious recipes.  There is something for everyone in Brussels. The chocolate fever is never over in Brussels. The pure Belgium chocolate lovers are always there eating and enjoying it.

There are amusement parks in Brussels that offers fun and frolic activities for everyone. You can take rides, have picnics or just enjoy leisure time with your loved ones.

Brussels have an international airport which is situated in the Flemish municipality near Zaventem. The Brussels International Airport serves its passengers the best quality of services and facilities. The staff of the airport is so warm, friendly and always ready to help. In addition, there is another smaller airport also serving well its purpose. The Brussels South Charleroi Airport is situated near Wallonia that is 50 km away from Brussels.

There is a port in Brussels called Brussels-Scheldt Maritime Canal situated in the northwest of Brussels. All trading of Brussels takes place through this port. Therefore, the importance of the city cannot be undermined. It is supporting and upgrading the economic growth of the entire country.

As far as the train system of Brussels is concerned, it is divided into three main stations. They are Brussels South, Central and North.  These stations connect Brussels to London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Frankfurt.

Beside this, there is city public transport system in Brussels. The Brussels Metro started in 1976. There is inter-ticketing system is available for buying tickets. With these tickets, traveler can use both train and a bus for long distance. And you can also book for Brussels airport taxis for reliable and safe transportation.

Belgium Geography

Belgium is divided into regions such as Flanders Lowlands, the Central Low Plateau, the Kempenland Plateau, Sambre-Meuse Valley, Ardennes and Belgium Lorraine.

Climate

Belgium has a reasonably gentle maritime climate due to prevailing winds from the west, which are warmed by the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean. Summers are comfortably warm without becoming overly hot. Winters are cold but not severe. Although the weather is usually mild, there are long periods of dull, gray days with abundant rain. Fog is common and rainfall is rarely very heavy but light rain can fall constantly for lengthy periods.

Flanders Lowlands and central low plateau

N the coast of Flanders is a narrow belt of lowlands, reaching from the borders of France to the Schelde River. The area has many fine sandy beaches and dunes. Inland, the plains of Flanders extend southwest and are crossed by the Leie, Schelde, and Dender rivers. The Central Low Plateau rises to a height of 700 feet in the south. It includes Belgium’s best farmland, the result of the region’s rich alluvial soils. The Senne, Demer and Dijle rivers cross the plateau toward the Rupel River.

The Kempenland Plateau and the Ardennes

In the north, by the Dutch border and between the Schelde and Meuse rivers, rich farmland gives way to a region of sand dunes, scrub moorland, and coniferous forest. The Kempenland is now a light-industrial district. The region also has an atomic research and nuclear power center. The Ardennes plateau lies east of the Sambre-Meuse Valley. It was once a large mountain range, but the mountaintops were long ago worn down by glaciers. Today the Ardennes region consists of sandstone ridges, limestone valleys, and woodland hills.

The Sambre-Meuse Valley

This narrow but well defined region is approximately 100 miles long, but it is only about 3 to 10 miles wide. It extends from the south to the north of Belgium along the Sambre and Meuse rivers. The valley connects the central low plateau to the higher plateau of the Ardennes region. Coal mining used to be the main industry here, and it had supported other heavy industries and thus became the most populated region in Belgium.