TOUR 45 Chapter Notes - Chapter PART 7, CHAPTER 21, BENELUX COUNTRIES: Cinquantenaire, Ardennes, Aalsmeer
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Brussels is the capital, home of nato and the eu. North belgium is flanders, which is dutch speaking. Governement: federal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy. Popular cities: belgium-bruges, best preserved medieval city, brussels, ghent, venice of the north, liege, antwerp, port, diamond centre, cathedral of our lady, gallery of fine art. The grand-place (town square) is where town hall, maison du roi, and the guild houses are. Ardennes mountains: wwii battle of the bulge took place. Flower bulb fields: keukennot gardens at lisse. Amsterdam: rijksmuseum, van gogh museum, rambrandt house, canal house museum. Don"t chew gum while speaking, touching and close contact is not common. Leaving the table during the meal is rude. Luxembourg city is the main attraction: medieval bridges, spires, ramparts, gothic cathedral, museums, ademes and moselle valleys, have old fortresses. Light handshake is a common form of greeting.
