Overview :

Belgium is a small, highly developed and densely populated country at the cross-roads of Western Europe. Belgium is one of the founding members of the European Community, and its capital, Brussels, is also the capital of the European Union. Belgium's rich history has left impressive churches, town halls, castles and works of art, dating back to the early Middle Ages, spread around the cities and country-side.

Capital City :

Language :

French, Flemish (Dutch) and English

Time :

GMT +1

International Dialing Code :

0032

Population :

10364000

Total number of UK visitors :

1,679,000

Total visitors from abroad :

12 million

Health Requirements :

None

Currency :

Euros

Exchange Rate (approx) :

£1 – €1.25. All credit cards accepted.

Tipping :

Service charges are generally included in hotel and restaurant bills, but tip 105 for outstanding service. It is customary to tip cloakroom attendants and porters and to round up taxi fares. Tour bus drivers and guides are also tipped.

Electricity :

2 pin plug adaptor required (220-240 volts)

Driving :

Traffic drives on the right. UK driving licence accepted.

Religion :

Catholic

Visa Requirements for Indian Passports :

Schengen Visa