BRUSSELS - Here is a brief look at the state of Belgium's monarchy as King Albert abdicates, making his son Prince Phillipe the country's seventh king. NO RULING QUEENS? Not yet. For years, only men ...

1. From 1815-1830, Belgium had been part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands. It declared independence in 1830 but this was not recognised until the Treaty of London came into force. 2. More ...

Someone said that "In people, in culture, in art, in history, in cuisine Belgium is a masterpiece." Hereunder a number of interesting and not very well known facts about Belgium and its inhabitants ...

1. The word ‘spa’ for a health resort comes from the town of Spa in Belgium where the ancient Romans enjoyed the health-giving springs. 2. There is a carrot museum in the town of Berlotte in Belgium.