Belgium
Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830 and was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. It has prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions between the Dutch-speaking Flemings of the north and the French-speaking Walloons of the south have led ......more... | Croatia
In 1918, the Croats, Serbs, and Slovenes formed a kingdom known after 1929 as Yugoslavia. Following World War II, Yugoslavia became a federal independent Communist state under the strong hand of Marshal TITO. Although Croatia declared its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991, it took four years of sporadic, but often bitter, fighting before occupyi ......more... |
Brussels
At the heart of the federal state, Brussels is the capital of Belgium. The Royal Square, with the statue of Godfrey of Bouillon seems tiny and encourages you to explore the rich surroundings.
In the Marolles, you will find yourself in the heart of Brussels through its markets a great way to meet people. ... ...more... | Zagreb
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