It is in Belgium that the highest standard of living in Europe is observed. It is a small country that is rich in cultural heritage. Belgium is famous in the world for its impeccable beer and unique chocolate. The average age of local residents is over 80 years old, which indicates the success of public administration in all spheres of human life. Next, we suggest reading more interesting and surprising facts about Belgium.
1,800 beers are produced in Belgium.
2. Belgium is considered the most densely populated state in the world.
3. Every citizen of Belgium drinks about 150 liters of beer per year.
4. Belgium has the least number of fast food restaurants.
5. Belgium is the first state to introduce electronic identity cards for citizens.
6. More than 24 million ecstasy tablets are consumed by the Belgians.
7.The first European casino was opened in Belgium.
8.In 1840, the first saxophone was invented in Belgium.
9.Incest is considered a non-forbidden phenomenon in the cities of Belgium.
10 Belgium's newborn has been named the largest baby in the world.
11. Belgians are dismissive of their own clothes, they prefer to wear torn and dirty things.
12. Girls born in Belgium are not considered to be true beauties.
13. The key means of transportation in Belgium is the bicycle.
14. Men of Belgian descent do not marry until age 30, considering their age to be young.
15.About 220 tons of chocolate are produced in Belgium annually.
16. In 2003, same-sex marriage was legalized in Belgium, so there are many homosexuals.
17 Drugs in Belgium are loyal.
18.Belgians who have reached the age of 18 can carry around 3 grams of cannabis with them.
19.After reaching the age of 18, all residents of Belgium are required to obtain higher education.
20. The most famous type of chocolate is praline, which was invented by the Belgians.
21.Belgian people are used to constantly walking in shoes, even around the house.
22. 93% of Belgians have a pet because pets are respected there.
23 Belgians are honest.
24.Bela is a multilingual and multicultural state.
25. Violent marriage in Belgium is severely punished.
26.Belgium is famous for its diamonds.
27 In Belgium, the euthanasia of both children and adults is not prohibited.
28 In Belgium, controllers have every right not only to demand a ticket from a passenger, but also to search their baggage.
29. By opening a business in a Belgian city, further residence is expected in this country.
30.Belgium is the last state that was able to obtain permission for vacationers to appear naked on the beach.
31. Belgium celebrates the royal family holiday in November.
32. The “pissing boy” is considered a significant property of Belgium.
33 Almost all women work in the Belgian parliament.
34 Belgians are not considered true patriots.
35.The Prime Minister of Belgium is gay, and he is very proud of it.
36 In Belgium, windows are not shaded.
37. Upon marriage, residents of Belgium do not take the spouse's surname and create their own personal bank account.
38. When children in a Belgian family become adults, no attention is paid to them, parents begin to live for themselves.
39.Belgian girls receive gifts twice on New Year's holidays.
40. Beer marathons are held several times a year in Belgium.
41. French fries are considered the key dish of the Belgian people.
42. A huge number of Belgians do not eat at home, for this they visit restaurants and cafes.
43. The world's first pawnshop opened in Belgium.
44.Belgium is also proud of waffles.
45 In Belgium, they know how to brew beer, which contains up to 1.5% alcohol.
46.Dog waltz in Belgium is called "flea waltz".
47.Belgian Jean Joseph Merlin is the creator of roller skates.
48 July 21st is a public holiday in Belgium. What is celebrated on this day, no Belgian knows, but flags are visible from every window.
49 In Belgium, oil paints were first invented.
50.Belgium is ahead of other countries in the number of holidays.
51. If you avoid talking about government, the Belgians are very friendly and sociable people.
52.Belgian chocolate is served in presidential talks and at the Festival de Cannes.
53. Belgium has a special museum where panties and underwear of celebrities are preserved.
54.Belgians start drinking beer only at 10 am.
55. The people of Belgium do not know what hockey is.
56. In Belgium, it is prohibited to marry under duress.
57.Belgium is the largest state among all comic book creators.
58. Every year 7 people in Belgium commit suicide.
59.The production of billiard balls is considered developed in Belgium.
60. To make the sights of Belgium more popular for the "pissing boy", about 600 different costumes were made.
61. The Belgium Highway is visible even from the moon, because there is good lighting.
62 There is no emigration in Belgium.
63. Serving oysters in the cities of Belgium is a whole ceremony.
64.Belgium is on the list of the top ten countries with the highest gasoline prices.
65. Belgium differs from other world states with a high standard of living.
66 Belgians are huge fans of discounts.
67 There is a mysterious blue forest in Belgium.
68. Collecting expensive picturesque things is considered a popular hobby of noble Belgians.
69. The most popular names given to kids in Belgium are Lucas and Emma.
70 There is an incredible hotel in Belgium, shaped like a human intestine.
71.The capital of Belgium is considered to be the most business European city.
72. In Belgium, girls drink beer as much as boys.
73. Girls in Belgium do not wear high heels and skirts.
74.Belgians often watch porn films because they don't know how to approach a particular girl.
75. Gentleman's qualities are unusual for the Belgians.
76. In Belgium, guys who have a girlfriend are considered cool, because the fairer sex there is the guarantor of constant sex.
77 Belgians are a sports nation.
78. The people of Belgium prefer to wake up early even on weekends.
79. Most people in Belgium prefer travel.
80. As for the Russians, the Belgians are extremely negative towards them.
81. Arabs and Turks also live in Belgium.
82. The inhabitants of Belgium are a frost-hardy nation, even in cold weather they can walk in ballet shoes on their bare feet.
83.Belgian taxes are higher than other countries in the world.
84.The Royal Palace of Belgium is much taller than the English Buckingham Palace.
85 Belgium is home to the richest girl in the world.
86.Belgium is famous for its fine bakeries.
87 Belgians do not know the anthem of their own state.
88.Belgium is a European center.
89 Belgians get drunk on 3 bottles of beer.
90. For Belgium, there is no concept of “sterility”; food can be served there directly from the hand.
91. Feminism is noticeable in Belgium because girls are equated with guys.
92 Belgians can blow their nose very loudly, no matter where they are. They do it even on crowded streets.
93 The people of Belgium don't understand humor.
94. Every inhabitant of Belgium has a diary, they live according to a plan.
95.Belgium is precisely the state where the rulers care about the welfare of the people.
96 Belgium has very affordable housing.
97 Belgians don't like saving money, especially when it comes to their entertainment.
98. On Sundays in Belgium, practically nothing works, even the janitors have a day off.
99 Belgians don't like to meddle in other people's business.
100 There is a square in Belgium that is completely decorated with flowers.
