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Facts about Belgium 1. Brussels is not only the capital of Belgium, but also the capital of European Union and houses the headquarter of NATO. That’s why Brussels is called the “Heart of Europe”.
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2. Belgium produces around 220,000 tonnes of chocolate every year. That means, 22 kg of chocolate is consumed per person per year or 61 grams per day on an average. The world’s biggest chocolate selling point is Brussels National Airport
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3. Brussels has 138 restaurants per square mile.
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4. Belgium has a population of 11 million.
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5. Luckily Belgians don’t eat all of that chocolate. The Brussels’ International Airport is the World’s biggest chocolate selling point.
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6. Nemo33, in Brussels, is the world’s deepest swimming pool, reaching 35 metres in depth. It is a practice ground for scuba divers.
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7. 80% of billiard players use Belgian-made balls.
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