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LanguagesLanguages Spoken: Dutch (official) 60%, French (official) 40%, German (official) less than 1%, legally bilingual (Dutch and French).
Tour guides and service professionals in tourist-oriented facilities are very likely to speak English.

ReligionReligions: Roman Catholic 75%, Protestant or other 25%

People and CulturePeople and Culture: Belgium is a bilingual nation with interests in art, music, good food and architecture. A hospitable, cosmopolitan and polite culture steeped in historical legacies. There is some sensitivity between the Flemish and French population. The Flemish prefer to speak English to tourists.

A resident or national of Belgium is called "Belgian". The Term used to describe things from here is "Belgian". For example, "Belgian food".

Tipping and BargainingTipping and Bargaining: Tipping is practiced here. Most prices for merchandise are non-negotiable.

Restaurants: 10% if no service charge
*Porters: 0.75 - 1 Euro per bag
Taxi: Round Up

* Try to use local currency. Foreign coins cannot be exchanged and will be useless to the person receiving them. Foreign paper money requires a trip to the bank for exchange. However paper US dollars are accepted almost universally.

FoodFood: Belgium is one of the top culinary destinations in the world. Seafood, venison, brussels sprouts and endives are few of the ingredients in the tasty cuisine - enjoy with beer. Breads, pastries and "french fries" (frite), which are claimed to have been invented here, accompany many meals - enjoy with beer. Belgians are famous for their gaufres (waffles) and chocolates - again enjoy with a beer!!! Carbonnade à la Flamande is a traditional Flemish Beer Stew. Another traditional Belgian dish is mussels and fries with mayonnaise - truly a delight!
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