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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image:Belgium_map.gif|330px| ]]<br>Belgium.
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==Belgium Cruising Guide==
 
An online cruising guide for sailing the coast of Belgium.
An online cruising guide for sailing the coast of Belgium.
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The Kingdom of Belgium is a country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters, as well as those of other major international organizations, including NATO. Belgium covers an area of 30,528 km² (11,787 square miles) and has a population of about 10.5 million.
The Kingdom of Belgium is a country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters, as well as those of other major international organizations, including NATO. Belgium covers an area of 30,528 km² (11,787 square miles) and has a population of about 10.5 million.
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Straddling the cultural boundary between Germanic and Latin Europe, Belgium is home for two main linguistic groups, the Flemings and the French-speakers, mostly Walloons, plus a tiny group of German speakers.
Straddling the cultural boundary between Germanic and Latin Europe, Belgium is home for two main linguistic groups, the Flemings and the French-speakers, mostly Walloons, plus a tiny group of German speakers.
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Belgium shares borders with [[France]] (620 km), [[Germany]] (167 km), Luxembourg (148 km) and the [[Netherlands]] (450 km). Its total area, including surface water area, is 33,990 square kilometres; land area alone is 30,528 km². The coastal plain consists mainly of sand dunes and polders.
Belgium shares borders with [[France]] (620 km), [[Germany]] (167 km), Luxembourg (148 km) and the [[Netherlands]] (450 km). Its total area, including surface water area, is 33,990 square kilometres; land area alone is 30,528 km². The coastal plain consists mainly of sand dunes and polders.
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The climate is maritime temperate, with significant precipitation in all seasons (Köppen climate classification: Cfb). The average temperature is lowest in January at 3 °C (37 °F), and highest in July at 18  °C (64  °F).
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It's a shame that Antwerp is the main Belgian port, because I found it a fairly bleak city. On the other hand I also lived in Brussels for three months and enjoyed it immensely. I experienced snow in December, which was a rarity for an Australian.
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Try the Belgian beers, they are excellent. I can recommend Chimay Blue, Orval and Duvel off the top of my head. --[[User:Haiqu|Haiqu]] 07:18, 31 May 2011 (BST)
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* It's a shame that Antwerp is the main Belgian port, because I found it a fairly bleak city. On the other hand I also lived in Brussels for three months and enjoyed it immensely. I experienced snow in December, which was a rarity for an Australian.
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An online cruising guide for sailing the coast of Belgium.

Belgium
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Belgium.
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Capital Brussels
Language Flemmish, French, German. English is widely spoken.
Currency Euro € (EUR)
Time zone CET (UTC+1) , DST: CEST (UTC+2)
Calling code +32
Brussels is the capital of the European Union and the seat of NATO HQ.

The Kingdom of Belgium is a country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters, as well as those of other major international organizations, including NATO. Belgium covers an area of 30,528 km² (11,787 square miles) and has a population of about 10.5 million. Straddling the cultural boundary between Germanic and Latin Europe, Belgium is home for two main linguistic groups, the Flemings and the French-speakers, mostly Walloons, plus a tiny group of German speakers.

Geographically, Belgium's two largest regions are the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders in the north, with 59% of the population, and the French-speaking southern region of Wallonia, inhabited by 31%.

Belgium shares borders with France (620 km), Germany (167 km), Luxembourg (148 km) and the Netherlands (450 km). Its total area, including surface water area, is 33,990 square kilometres; land area alone is 30,528 km². The coastal plain consists mainly of sand dunes and polders.

Add any cruising recommendations. If not applicable delete this section.

Charts

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Chart Number - Chart Name
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Chart Number - Chart Name

Weather

The climate is maritime temperate, with significant precipitation in all seasons (Köppen climate classification: Cfb). The average temperature is lowest in January at 3 °C (37 °F), and highest in July at 18 °C (64 °F).

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Entrance

Arrival

Details?

Departure

Details?

Customs and Immigration

Customs

Details?

Immigration

Details?

Fees and Charges

Restrictions

Health and Security

Health

Submit any health warnings/information. Remove any of these sections do not apply to this particular country.

Security

Details?

External Territories

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Berthing

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  • Antwerp Antwerp /wiki/Antwerp | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Needs data icon – needs data |
  • Blankenberge Blankenberge /wiki/Blankenberge | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Needs data icon – needs data |
  • Nieuwpoort Nieuwpoort /wiki/Nieuwpoort | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Needs data icon – needs data |
  • Oostende Oostende /wiki/Oostende | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Needs data icon – needs data |
  • Zeebrugge Zeebrugge /wiki/Zeebrugge | Port of entry icon – port of entry || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Needs data icon – needs data |

Transportation

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Friends

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Forums

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Comments

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  • It's a shame that Antwerp is the main Belgian port, because I found it a fairly bleak city. On the other hand I also lived in Brussels for three months and enjoyed it immensely. I experienced snow in December, which was a rarity for an Australian.
    Try the Belgian beers, they are excellent. I can recommend Chimay Blue, Orval and Duvel off the top of my head. --Haiqu 07:18, 31 May 2011 (BST)

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