I have to do a project on Belgium. I need to know why a person would move there and why people would leave. Anyone know?
2006-06-08 15:53:23 · 13 answers · asked by Nicole s 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
According to http://www.visitbelgium.com :
There’s just something about Belgium. Maybe it’s the friendly & welcoming people who with three official languages still find it easy to converse in English, the 4th unofficial language. Maybe it’s the stunning architecture decorating the quaint cobblestone squares. Or perhaps it’s the incredible cuisine found in the vast array of restaurants where each meal seems better than the last. Energetic and carefree, the overall mood in Belgium is infectious, summoning in all of us to live as Belgians and enjoy life to the fullest.
Well situated between France and Holland, the kingdom of Belgium encompasses all the best that Europe has to offer in an area no bigger than Maryland. Within the span of one day you can take a romantic cruise down a canal in Bruges, hunt for diamonds in Antwerp, enjoy waffles on the beach in Oostende, frolic in a festival in Binche, get lost in a castle in Namur, discover antiques at an outdoor market in Liege, and explore a fine art museum in Brussels. A dense train network connects all of Belgium and makes navigation simple and comfortable for travelers.
Often called the Essence of Europe, Belgium is both multicultural and multilingual. Flanders in the north, a flatland criss-crossed by canals, is proud of its medieval art cities, Antwerp, Bruges and Ghent. To the south in Wallonia, you will find the rolling hills of the Ardennes, countless castles, and the cities of Liege, Namur, and Tournai. The city of Brussels is one of the world's great cosmopolitan capitals, home to both the European Union and NATO, as well as a wealth of international trade and finance companies.
Belgium's history has always been linked to both commercial and cultural exchange, and much of its character is due to its role as the great meeting place of Western Europe. It would be difficult to name a European country who didn’t want to stake their claim in Belgium at one time or another. Traces of the Austrians, Spanish, French and Dutch can still be seen in its architecture and in the lifestyle of its people. You will see superb examples of art and architecture past and present - Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and Art Nouveau.
Somehow, Belgium has maintained a low-key approach to all of this international sophistication. It is a country for connoisseurs, but connoisseurs who do not take themselves too seriously. Because the Belgians themselves certainly do not. And after all this we didn’t even mention the beer & chocolate.
2006-06-08 16:04:23 · answer #1 · answered by Sully 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Move To Belgium
2016-11-03 00:05:13 · answer #2 · answered by leinen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I have to do a project on Belgium. I need to know why a person would move there and why people would leave. Anyone know?
2015-08-16 14:49:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was born in Belgium 74 years ago. I am now an American citizen , lived here in the USA for 50 years. When I was young and ambitious I did not think I would ever miss it. Now I try and scrape every penny I can to go back every year. I do miss the atmosphere, chocolate we can now buy here too, food? of course I miss the food. It is just the atmosphere in the town of Ghent which I miss. Of course I am not involved on vacation with the political aspects and the young man who wrote about this party probably has a reason to want to leave. I lived there during WW2 and anything which smacks of Nazi scares me to death. Belgium is not on the major tourist list for Americans and it should be. Nothing equals Bruges, the Venice of the North. Nothing equals the Grand Place, it is "Grand". Nothing equals the ease by which you can just go from one town and country to another. The network of public transportation is fabulous. Americans want to see Paris and then complain about the rude Parisians (they are). Go to Belgium and if you do not act like the ugly American you will be liked.
2006-06-14 02:10:43 · answer #4 · answered by antiekmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beer, beer and more beer. Probably more breweries per capital than any other country.
Actually, there are many European Union governmental offices there as well (in Brussels), so it would be a good place for someone involved in diplomacy/diplomatic type work.
People might leave because taxes are very high. Not just in Belgium but in Europe in general. Also, the unemployment right is higher there than in the US.
2006-06-08 15:59:16 · answer #5 · answered by 2007_Shelby_GT500 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why you would leave: 2 words, Vlaams Belang.
It's a nasty, very conservative (not to say extreme-right wing, although I should because they seem to be affiliated with nazi sympathisants) political party that is hugely popular among the people.
Antwerp, 2nd city of Belgium: 40% voters. :(
2006-06-11 12:08:07 · answer #6 · answered by Jelle A 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Belgium has essentially and unarguably the best beer in hte world...maybe Germany in a distant second
2006-06-08 15:58:14 · answer #7 · answered by TED 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the chocolate and to see whats the big deal with the belgium waffles
2006-06-08 16:16:50 · answer #8 · answered by life is good 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been there great chocolate... cost of living bites.. women are great. and good travel location for the rest of europe. I had a project named valerie... I got an A. good question
2006-06-08 15:57:29 · answer #9 · answered by need to know basis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
move there - an addiction to sweet, sweet chocolate.
leave there - you've gained 300 lbs. from eating too much sweet, sweet chocolate and need to slim down.
2006-06-08 15:56:37 · answer #10 · answered by tikiboy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋