Belgium is located in the western part of the European continent. It has shared borders with France, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The north-western border of the country is washed by the North Sea. The territory of the state is mainly represented by plains that become higher in the direction from the north-west to the south-east. The territory of Belgium can be divided into 3 natural landscape areas. In the northwestern part of the country, there is a sandy plain. In the center of Belgium lies a plateau, which is a hilly area. In the southeast of the country, the Ardennes Mountains begin, smoothly moving into the territory of neighboring France. In the Ardennes is to be found the highest point in Belgium – Mount Botranzh, which is 694 meters in height. More than half the area of Belgium is set aside for farming. About 20% of the Belgian territory is occupied by forests. An extensive network of rivers is connected by numerous channels. They are convenient for shipping, as they are not covered by ice during the winter due to the moderately warm maritime climate.
You will find it convenient to relax with the whole family in Belgium because the country offers a variety of leisure options for both adults and …
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As in any other European country, there are many shops, markets, shopping centers and boutiques in Belgium. Guests of the country will easily get into …
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On the North Sea coast in the town of Koksijde, there is a nature reserve called Hoge Blekker. It covers an area of 18 hectares. The highlights of the reserve are sand dunes, each of which has its own name. The reserve itself is named after the largest dune on the entire Belgian coast. It goes as high as 33 meters into the sky. Many dunes in the reserve have an impressive age. The time of their formation has been recorded to be the period between the 16th and 19th centuries. The dunes have a horseshoe shape, elongated in the direction of the wind. You will find various crops growing between the dunes. This became possible due to the use of fish chitling as fertilizer by local farmers. To prevent the dunes from expanding into the surrounding islands, various shrubs and low trees were planted around the perimeter. On the territory of Hoge Blekker is grown elderberry, blackthorn, hawthorn, and sea buckthorns. You can walk around the reserve at any time, but only along special paths. Separate routes have been equipped for tourists who wish to move around on bicycles.