Belgium

  • There are more castles per square kilometer in Belgium than anywhere else in the world
  • At 68 km, the Belgian Coast Tramway is the longest in the world running from the French border to the Dutch border
  • 97% of Belgian households subscribe to cable TV service
  • Belgium is the first country to issue electronic passports complying with the recommendations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
  • Belgium has the highest density of roads and railroads in the world
  • The largest sand sculpture festival in the world is held annually in Blankenberge, Belgium
  • Proportionally, Belgium has one of the lowest number of McDonalds and the highest number of Michelin star restaurants