The small country is famous for its high productivity and low poverty rate. France, Luxembourg, Germany and Netherlands are the
It has got the nickname 'Cockpit of Europe' for the many battles fought here. It was once a part of historic 'Low Countries'. It is a founding member of the European Union. Belgium also houses its headquarters. NATO Head Quarter is also located in Belgium.
Belgium is a modern and advance country. It boasts of many well-developed cities. Some of the top cities of Belgium are:
- Brussels: Brussels is the capital of Belgium. Several big companies have main offices here. It also an important cultural and educational center.
- Antwerp: Antwerp is an ancient city with many legends associated with its name. Antwerp hosted World Gymnastics Championship for the first time in world gymnast history. Antwerp is famous for diamond trade. Its port has great significance in European economy.
- Ghent: Ghent is renowned for well-preserved medieval monuments. It is an important port city.
- Charleroi: Charleroi is an important industrial center with steel, glass, chemicals, and electrical industries form the core. It is also known for a rich coal source.
- Liege: Liege houses aircraft industry, space technology, information technology, biotechnology, chocolate industry are some of the important industrial hubs of this city.
