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The Belgian Coast and its Coastal Towns

The Belgian coast stretches for 65 kilometers along the North Sea, forming the country’s westernmost coastal area. It runs from Knokke-Heist near the Dutch border to De Panne close to France. Despite its relatively short length, the coastline is densely built-up and heavily geared toward tourism. Thirteen seaside resorts make up the “Kust”, as it is called in Dutch. The entire region lies within the province of West Flanders. One distinctive feature is the Kusttram, a coastal tram line that spans over 67 kilometers and… read more
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Belgium: small Country with enormous Variety

Large countries are characterized by their diverse landscapes and cities with distinct personalities. Belgium, however, is small: driving from north to south (Antwerp to Arlon) takes about 2.75 hours, while crossing from east to west (Eupen to Ostend) takes roughly 2.5 hours. Despite its compact size of 30,000 square kilometers, Belgium offers an extraordinary variety: from fine sandy beaches along the North Sea coast, through the flat but water-rich region of Flanders, to the rolling hills of Wallonia, which are carved by deep river valleys.… read more
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