Situated between Germany and France, Belgium is a pint-sized European country that certainly packs a punch. With its stunning architecture, picture-perfect canals, and mouthwatering cuisine, Belgium is sometimes called 'the essence of Europe'.

One of the world’s greatest cosmopolitan capitals, Brussels, can be found here, and is the administrative center of the European Union. Characterized by cobbled streets, fascinating museums, and mouthwatering chocolatiers, you won't want to leave.

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