10 Belgian tidbits

Here are some tidbits I found in the handy-dandy encyclopedia:

1. Belgium is a constitutional monarchy
2. The saxophone was invented in Belgium
3. Belgium is home to NATO (Noth Atlantic Treaty Organization) and the EU (European Union)
4. Belgium has 2 official languages: French in Wallonia, Dutch(previously known as Flemish) in Flanders, and both in Brussels (the capital)
5. About 1% of the population is Protestant; 85% are Roman Catholic; 30% actually attend church
6. Antwerp is the largest city in Belgium
7. Belgium declared independence from the Netherlands in 1830 (Younger than the USA!)
8. 30% of Belgians are Walloons, 60% are Flemings
9. Everyone over 18 is required to vote, and if you don't, you could be fined!
10. Belgium is famous for lace, chocolate, and beer.