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Physical map of Belgium showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Belgium.

Instead of making a quick stop to Brussels before heading out to another well-known capital, take the time to explore the nooks and crannies of the small, multilingual, and multicultural nation at the heart of Western Europe — it’s filled with unexpected beauty that you won’t regret making a detour for.

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See photos of Ghent in Belgium showing the various parts of the city and things to see and do.

Sandwiched between the nations of Germany, Belgium, and France is one of the smallest countries in the world. Given its location, it is a blend of cultures and languages. Likewise, its history has been defined by its neighbors. Yet despite being surrounded by other countries for a thousand years, it has managed to survive into the 21st century as an independent country. Learn more about the Grand Dutchy of Luxembourg on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

Ghent in english: Gent in dutch, Gand in french, Gant in Catalan, Gante in Spanish is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of northern Europe. Today it is a busy city with a port and a university. The municipality comprises the city of Ghent proper…

Discover the poignant “In Flanders Fields Museum” in the Medieval Cloth Hall and be incredibly moved by the Last Post service at the Menin Gate.