Belgian key facts
Belgium
Belgium has a population of approximately 10,300,000
40% of whom have French as their native language
60% Dutch (Flemish)
and less than 1% German.
Belgium is a federal state divided into:
and
The cultural communities are responsible for the cultural aspects of the audiovisual arts and industry, the regions are responsible for the economic aspects, whereas the federal government is responsible for tax policies - notably the Tax Shelter system.
Economic Location
Brussels Airport:
- 73 airlines carry passengers to 131 destinations
- 40 cargo airlines fly to 81 destinations
Easy Access to Decision Makers:
Home to EU, NATO, and 1400 governmental & non-governmental international organizations.
Brussels is:
- second to New York for number of diplomats (3800)
- second to Washington, DC for number of foreign journalists. The city hosts about 2400 lobbyists
- the second international conference center in the world (number of meetings per year)
More information at www.belgium.be