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The small country of Belgium has been a European battleground for centuries. Today Brussels is unofficially recognized as the capital of the whole Europe, hosting many of its institutions, such as the European Commission and Council of the European Union as well as the head-quarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and many international corporations. Though home to international unions and alliances, the country itself is becoming more divided as tensions between the Dutch and French speaking regions mount. Learn more about the Kingdom of Belgium, its rich history, politics and diverse people in this book.

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