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| ► Belgium ► Luxembourg | Full country name: Kingdom of Belgium Area: 30,510 sq km Population: 10.3 million Capital City: Brussels Member of EU: Yes Currency: Euro Language There are three official languages: Dutch is spoken in the northern part of Belgium (known as Flanders) and in Brussels. French is spoken in the Southern part of Belgium (known as Wallonia) and in Brussels. German is spoken in the eastern part of Belgium. All companies mentioned on this website have an active or a passive knowledge of the English language. Local time Spring and summer: GMT + 2 hours Autumn and winter: GMT + 1 hour Business hours Monday to Friday Offices: 8.30 am - 12.00 am and 1.30 pm - 5.00 pm Banks: 9.00 am - 12.00 am and 2. 00 pm - 4.00 pm Annual holiday season If a company closes for summer holiday, it will probably do so in week 2, 3 and 4 of July. Public holidays
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