BELGIUM by Concha https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07 A country like no other en-us 2022-04-29 12:39:59 UTC 2022-05-12 13:26:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1e7-1f1ea.png You must try the Belgium Chocolate vconchabarriga https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2164240931 Belgium has a wide variety of major chocolate brands and some of the largest chocolate factories on the planet. So if there is something that you shouldn´t miss in Belgium it is…CHOCOLATE!!

]]> 2022-04-29 12:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2164240931 Population vconchabarriga https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2167287620 Belgium has a lot of people living there. To be precise, it has a population of 11.56 Million people, making it the 22nd most densely populated country in the world and the 6th in Europe.

]]> 2022-05-02 19:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2167287620 Languages vconchabarriga https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2167314466 If you go to Belgium you need to know that they have 3 official languages. The 57% of its population, mainly in the Flanders Region, speak Dutch, while around 42% speak French in the Wallonia region, to the south and in the Brussels-Capital Region, then less than 1% of the Belgians live in the German-speaking Community, along the border in the east of the country.

]]> 2022-05-02 19:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2167314466 How to greet vconchabarriga https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2171396505 In Belgium, you dont have to greet the oldest person first. The inhabitants of Belgium greet each other with a handshake, but if the relationship is friendly, they usually give three kisses on the cheek.

]]> 2022-05-05 13:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2171396505 Airport vconchabarriga https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2171397779 -You must label your luggage with your name and adress so it doesn’t get lost.

-Always check that all your stuff is there before the flight takes off.

-Don’t be shy to call a flight attendant for help if you need it.

-Don’t forget about your boarding pass, as it is really important to you.]]> 2022-05-05 13:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2171397779 vconchabarriga https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2171428975 You have to be on time because, in Belgium, punctuality is highly appreciated, and it is customary to bring a gift when an invitation has been previously received.

]]> 2022-05-05 13:31:34 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2171428975 Belgium vconchabarriga https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2171441181 Belgium is a country in Northwestern Europe. It covers an area of 30,389km2.  The capital and largest city is Brussels.]]> 2022-05-05 13:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2171441181 Brussels seba2k6 https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2171446824 Brussels is located in the central portion of the country and is part of both French and Flemish Communities of Belgium. Brussels is the most densly populated and richest city region in terms of GDP per capita. It covers 162km2. Brussels comprises a population of over 2.5 million people, which makes it the largest city in Belgium.]]> 2022-05-05 13:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2171446824 vconchabarriga https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2172824325 You mustn't snap your fingers, it is considered disrespectful.]]> 2022-05-06 12:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2172824325 vconchabarriga https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2172835533 You mustn't keep your hands in your pockets, yown,
scratch, or use chopsticks in public.
]]> 2022-05-06 12:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2172835533 vconchabarriga https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2176349734 You mustn't call a stranger by their first name. You must refer to them by their last name after a Mr. or Mrs to show respect.]]> 2022-05-09 19:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2176349734 vconchabarriga https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2176360015 You mustn't back slap someone, as it's considered offensive.]]> 2022-05-09 19:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2176360015 Places you must visit in Brussels vconchabarriga https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2176368724
The Brussels Atonium is one of the most iconic landmarks in Belgium. It was specifically built for the World Expo 1958 and it symbolizes an iron crystal, magnified 165 billion times!]]> 2022-05-09 19:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2176368724 Places you must visit in Brussels seba2k6 https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2180085665 The Grand Place is a central square in Brussels. Its famous for its opulent aesthetic and historic significance. Its widely regarded as one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.]]> 2022-05-11 20:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2180085665 Places you must visit in Brussels seba2k6 https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2180091449 Mini-Europe is a miniature park located near the Brussels Atonium. It is a must visit considering It houses reproductions of 80 cities and 350 buildings from the European Union and its called miniature Europe because these monuments are on display at a scale of 1:25!]]> 2022-05-11 20:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2180091449 Places to stay in Brussels seba2k6 https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2180200160 The Sofitel Brussels Europe is a truly elegant Brussels Belgium hotel. Enjoy gracious hospitality within the hotel accommodations, which sit on the colorful Jordan Place at the doorstep of the peaceful Leopold Park, near you have the exceptional Félix Hap garden and to top it off The Grand Place is only a few minutes away from the hotel via metro or taxi.]]> 2022-05-11 23:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2180200160 You must experience the Belgium Beer Culture seba2k6 https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2180203931 Belgians are proud beer drinkers, and the beer culture in the city thrives. Stopping by the local pubs and breweries just to have a sample of the beer is a must do in Brussels, even if you`re not a beer drinker, you will find a wide variety of beers that will make impossible not to find the one you like the most.]]> 2022-05-11 23:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2180203931 Created by vconchabarriga https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2181228084 Vicente Concha
Emilio Herrera 
Sebastián Konow]]> 2022-05-12 13:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/vconchabarriga/si1t47c4wwuh07/wish/2181228084