Belgium

Research Paper Final Belgium is one of the greatest countries in Europe to visit says (The San Diego Times). Everyone that visits Belgium has enjoyed it and says that people are very considerate of you." After extensive research, one can concluded that Belgium is an ideal place for this family because it meets almost all of this family's needs.

The first need of the family that Belgium can meet the need of is the climate. Belgium has all four seasons. Also in the wintertime there is very little snow accumulation. In the summer and spring it is usually mild, damp and hot (Culturgram 99' 1). The mother would really like the climate of Belgium. Another thing that Belgium would make the family satisfied is the mountains and forest. In the Adrenn's forest there is a very hilly terrain. Although Belgium has mountains, they aren't very big. The highest elevation point in Belgium is 2,275 feet high. There aren't to many mountains either (Culturgram 99' 1). Since the son wants mountains and forest Belgium would be an ok place for him. In the safety area Belgium would be a very safe country to live in without little fear. The law enforcements maintain a solid anti-terrorism effort maintaining a peaceful environment for tourists and businesses. Also Belgium remains largely free of terrorist incidents, which a lot of countries aren't. Therefore there are very few murders that occur. Mostly the only thing that is a problem in Belgium is the pick pocketing and purse snatching, which usually happens in the major cities (www.travel.state.gov/Belgium). The mother would be very proud of the crime and violence in Belgium.

Belgium is very into sports. Mostly cycling and soccer are most popular sports played and watched. Also beaches are a popular attraction for water sports and volleyball. In the forest there are hunting, fishing, and pigeon racing (Culturgram 99' 3). The son would enjoy the sports in Belgium, which are very similar to the US.

Education to Belgians is taken very seriously. The literacy rate is 99%. One of the best literacy rates in Europe. The public education is free and compulsory between the ages of 6 and 18, and classes often are very demanding. At the ages of 14 students have the opportunity to choose between staying in school and going to college or, finding different career opportunities (Culturgram 99' 2). The daughter would love the public schooling. Belgium food is very popular around the world. Usually in Belgium everyone eats three meals a day with the main meal eaten around 6 or 7 p.m. Second, Belgium is known for their desserts and pastries including their waffles (Culturgram 99' 3). The father would love the food that Belgium will have to offer. In Belgium there are two different kinds of homes. There are old houses and modern ones. There are more older then newer houses. All the modern houses and apartments have the necessary cooking, eating utensils, color TVs, radios, washing machines etc. Some of the older homes will not have the items that were just talked about. Also the older homes will only have 1 bathroom and 1 maybe 2 bedrooms (Askjeeves.com "Belgium"). If the daughter wants a modern technology in her house I suggested that she have to live in a newer house. In Belgium art and music is much loved. Belgium has ancient and modern art that are prominent in art galleries. Some of the great artists from Belgium are The Great Brughel, Van Eyck, and Rubers. Also there are numerous theaters, festival, and museums that receive high patronage. All Belgians are intensely proud of their rich cultural heritage, especially art and architecture (Culturgram 99'3). The daughter would be very proud of the music in Belgium. There are many shopping centers. The shopping centers usually open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:oo p.m. with a 1 to 2 hour break for lunch. There are many open-air markets mostly in the larger cities. Belgians follow European fashions and tend to dress well in the public. They're extremely causal attire is reserved for the privacy of their home (Culturgram 99' 3). The daughter will love shopping here.

Belgium has a good government. Belgium is a democratic country, just like the USA (Culturgram 99' 4). In Belgium men and women have the same rights. For example voting. The mother will be happy with how the government is involved with the country.

There are many historical sites in Belgium. Like Brussels, which is the capitol of Belgium. It was taken over by the Germans in World War