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Revision as of 03:46, 3 September 2013
Belgium Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for sailing the coast of Belgium.
| Belgium | |
 Belgium. | |
 Flag of Belgium. | |
| Capital: | Brussels 50°51′S, 4°21′E
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| Languages: | Flemmish, French, German. English is widely spoken. |
| Currency: | Euro (EUR) |
| Timezone: | UTC+2 |
| Brussels is the capital of the European Union and the seat of NATO HQ. | |
Overview
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.
Cruising the region
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Climate & 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).
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Charts
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Any navigation notes here
Local Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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Arrival/Departure procedures
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Immigration
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Customs
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Health
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Security
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Ports & Popular Stops
- Antwerp (Port of entry)
- Blankenberge (Port of entry)
- Brussels (Capital)
- Nieuwpoort (Port of entry)
- Oostende (Port of entry)
- Zeebrugge (Port of entry)
Offshore Islands
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Cruiser's Friends
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References & Publications
- "Inland Waterways of Belgium" by Jacqueline Jones (Imray, 2005)
- "Cruising the Inland Waterways of France and Belgium" by Roger Edgar & Iain Stitt (Cruising Association, 2007 12th Ed)
Links to Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Personal experiences
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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