Belgium

Place

Physical Characteristics: There are 3 main parts of Belgium: coastal plains, which is mostly polders, central plateau, which hold a part of the Anglo-Belgian Basin, and the Ardennes uplands. The Paris Basin touches a very small part of the country. The climate is temperate: with mild winters and cool summers.

Human Characteristics: Belgium has a constitutional monarchy. The capital is Brussels, Belgium. The population is about 11 million people, with the majority (60%) speaking Dutch. Belgium has also contributed to fine arts and food, with the country being extremely known for beer, chocolate, waffles, and french fries.

Movement

People: There are many ways people can move to and from Belgium. The main modes of transportation are by train, bus, car, and plane if by overseas. There are other types of transportation, such as by ferry/ship.

Goods: Belgium exports a lot of manufactured things, presumably made from the raw materials that are imported in.

Ideas: Over time, many people conquered the land of Belgium, bringing in new culture, as well as spreading the already existing Belgian culture to new places when the settlers leave.

Location:

The latitude and longitude of Belgium are 50•50' N and 4• E.

It is east of France.

It is west of Germany.

It is south of the Netherlands.

It is northwest of Luxembourg.

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Human Environment Interaction

Humans Affect Environment: There is an overwhelming amount of urbanization and transportation of agricultural products. The pollution made by the 2 former situations is affecting the air. Animals are also in danger because their habitats are being removed/destroyed.

Environment's Response: Global warming and climate change has increased over the past years. Global warming can cause sun radiation to increase, along with precipitation, which can include acid rain. This can further create problems for the forests because of the water being irregular or toxic.

Region

Belgium is located in Western Europe.

Related to Austria, the west part of Europe tends to have varying seasons. Because of the warm winds which carried by the Gulf Stream, the weather is naturally warmer than the rest of Europe. The warm climate can convince people to move to Belgium.