Belgium Trivia

1. Antwerp is the capital of the eponymous province in the north of Belgium. Which country borders the province of Antwerp?

From Quiz Any Way the Wind Blows in Antwerp

Answer: Netherlands

All these countries share a border with Belgium. The Netherlands are to the north and border the provinces of West-Flanders, East-Flanders, Antwerp and Limburg. Germany borders the province of Liege, as also does Luxembourg for a few kilometres. The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is of course the immediate negihbour of the Belgian province of Luxembourg. France borders the provinces of Luxembourg, Namur, Hainaut and West-Flanders.

From Quiz Flanders

Answer: black lion

It's a black lion with red claws and a red tongue. According to popular belief it was Filips of the Elzas who brought the lion symbol to Flanders after winning a battle during the crusades. But this is almost certainly not true since he already had a lion on his shield and helmet before he even left to Jerusalem in 1177.

From Quiz Belgium For Dummies

Answer: English

Don't panic, most of the Belgian people do speak English. The "young" people will be able to answer all your questions in English. The northern part of Belgium is Dutch speaking, the southern part speaks French and in the eastern part there's a small German speaking area.

From Quiz Another Belgian Trivia Grabbag

Answer: 6

Federal, Flemish, Wallony Regional, German Community, French Community, Brussels Capital. 'Regional' governments deal with things related to the realm, 'Community' governments deal with things related to people, culture, health etc.

From Quiz Belgium, Capital of Brussels?

Answer: 11.5 million

From Quiz It's All In Brussels

Answer: Belgium

Brussels has been the capital of Belgium, since 1830 (independence of Belgium).

From Quiz Any Way the Wind Blows in Antwerp

Answer: Scheldt

Antwerp is based on the banks of the Scheldt. The oldest docks are situated on the right bank, as well as the old city center. The left bank was developed later on, with many apartment blocks and some of the largest docks in the world. In 2005 the Deurganckdock (with over 5 km of quais) was opened, and the authorities have planned the Saeftinghedock - a dock measuring 10,7 square km - five times the surface of Monaco. The Leie (in French the Lys), the Meuse and the Senne are other important rivers in Belgium.

From Quiz Flanders

Answer: The French nobles and knights wore golden spurs.

The proud French thought that they would easily defeat this small urban militia consisting only of an infantry of 9000 men. So a lot of nobles and knights came to fight in their shiniest armour with actual real gold spurs. However more than a thousand of them were killed and after the Flemish victory the French 'golden spurs' were hung in a church in Kortrijk to commemorate this battle.

From Quiz If It's Tuesday, It Must be Belgium

Answer: Damme

Til Uilenspiegel was a well known legendary prankster in Belgium and Germany, where he is known as Till Eulenspiegel. His practical jokes range from the comical, to the almost evil, depending on the story teller, and on the anecdote or episode.

From Quiz Belgium For Dummies

Answer: Euro & euros

Oh yes, we are part of the Eurozone. You will be able to use also Euros in Germany, Finland, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Spain, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican City.

From Quiz Another Belgian Trivia Grabbag

Answer: Andre Cools

André Cools was shot in 1991. His murderers were hired by collaborators of Alain VanderBiest, himself a minister who commited suicide in 2002, presumably because he couldn't stand the stress of the coming trial although he was not formally accused. The real story of the murder has not been uncovered yet.

From Quiz Belgium, Capital of Brussels?

Answer: 3

They are: Dutch, French and German.

From Quiz It's All In Brussels

Answer: 1 million

Including the suburbs, Brussels has more or less 1 million inhabitants. This makes it the biggest city in Belgium.

From Quiz Any Way the Wind Blows in Antwerp

Answer: Districts & District

Antwerp has incorporated Berendrecht-Lillo-Zandvliet, Ekeren, Merksem, Deurne, Borgerhout, Berchem, Wilrijk and Hoboken - all situated on the right bank of the Scheldt. The left bank was already incorporated in the city of Antwerp. Most cities in the English speaking world have a Central Business District. Antwerp does not have such a facilty, businesses are spread out over various quarters. For instance, the diamond trade is concentrated near the Central Station (one of the main railway stations), while many banks have built a regional site in Berchem since 2000.

From Quiz Flanders

Answer: Dutch

Flemish is a variety of Dutch spoken in Flanders, but the official language is Dutch.

From Quiz If It's Tuesday, It Must be Belgium

Answer: Sabena Airlines

Sabena Airlines was once partially owned by Swissair, which refused to pump more money into the airline. Eventually Sabena went bankrupt and was replaced by SN as the national airline of Belgium. Swissair also followed suit by filing bankruptcy.

From Quiz Belgium For Dummies

Answer: Brussels

The airport in Brussels is our national airport. It's by far the biggest airport in Belgium. Charleroi is rather small, but very popular because it is used by Ryan Air. Although it's 60 kilometers from Brussels, you might find some naming it "Brussels South". Antwerp is really a regional airport and Bruges doesn't have an airport.

From Quiz Another Belgian Trivia Grabbag

Answer: Herge

Herge or George Rémy started drawing the stories of Tintin before WWII for a childrens magazine called 'Le petit Vingtième'. He is famous for the very thorough research he did on places, machines and even people.

From Quiz The Walloon Part Of Belgium

Answer: Mc Auliffe

Mc Auliffe was the man who is reputed to have said 'Nuts' to the Germans asking his surrender. Patton(1885-1945) cut through the encirclement of Bastogne by German troops(December,1944). Sir Brian Horrocks was a British general and played a role in the failed 'Market Garden' operation which was meant to dislodge the German from the bridges across the Rhine. Mac Arthur(1880-1964), was not involved in the Western front events. Patton was born in {California;} Mac Arthur in Little Rock, Arkansas.

From Quiz Belgium, Capital of Brussels?

Answer: SABENA

A company called SN Brussels Airlines (formerly DAT)) began operations before the end of 2001.

From Quiz It's All In Brussels

Answer: Manneken Pis

The statue of Manneken Pis (which means 'peeing fellow') dates from the 16th century. Legend has it, there once was a kid who prevented a huge bomb explosion in the city by peeing on the fuse. To show their gratitude, the people of Brussels made a statue to honour this brave kid.

From Quiz Any Way the Wind Blows in Antwerp

Answer: Kennedy tunnel

One of the main issues for the traffic around Antwerp is that many trucks and cars need to cross the Scheldt. The first tunnel (the Waasland tunnel) opened in 1933 and is one of the longest tunnels in Belgium. But this tunnel had two major drawbacks: first of all, it allowed only one file of traffic in both directions. Secondly, the Antwerp part is mid-city, so drivers from the left bank arrive in a very congested city centre. The Kennedy tunnel opened in 1969 and connects the E17 highway (Antwerp-Ghent) with the Antwerp Ring, on which connect the E19 highway (Brussels - Antwerp - Breda), the E313 highway (Antwerp-Liege) and the E34 (Bruges- Antwerp - Duisburg). The Liefkenshoek tunnel opened in 1987 and is subject to a toll, contrary to the other tunnels mentioned in this question. The Tijsmans tunnel doesn't pass under the Scheldt, but only under the Kanaaldok (one of the docks on the right bank of the Scheldt).

From Quiz Flanders

Answer: 5

East Flanders, West Flanders, Limburg, Antwerp, Flemish Brabant.

From Quiz The Walloon Part Of Belgium

Answer: Spa

The best-known source is the 'Pouhon Pierre le Grand'. The word 'spa' became the name for what the Germans call a 'Kurort', or health centre where 'patients' 'take the waters'. Durbuy prides itself on being the smallest town in Belgium, and sometimes even on being the smallest town in the world - which must be rather hard to prove. Floreffe is where the Norbertines founded their first abbey in Belgium. Founder was St. Norbert of Gennep himself. Stavelot has an impressive abbey ( being restored at present) and is well-known for its Blancs Moussis Carnival. It also has a Guillaume Appollinaire museum.

From Quiz Flanders

Answer: 6.2 million

That's 452/km², making Flanders one of the world's most dense populated states in the world.

From Quiz Another Belgian Trivia Grabbag

Answer: Louvain & Leuven

In the '60s the University of Louvain/Leuven was split into French speaking and Dutch speaking parts. The latter one stayed in Leuven, the former moved to Louvain-la-Neuve, south of Brussels. The library as well was split.

From Quiz The Walloon Part Of Belgium

Answer: Vincent van Gogh

The house at Cuesmes where van Gogh stayed is now a touristic attraction. Van Gogh tried to preach to oppressed mining families but was most of the time jeered at by them. Cezanne was born at AIx-en-Provence (1839-1906). Gauguin was born in Paris but had a French-Peruvian mother.(1848-1903). Claude Monet was a Parisian too but painted a lot in Normandy.(1840-1926).

From Quiz Belgium, Capital of Brussels?

Answer: Albert II

Baudouin II does not exist. Baudouin I died in 1993 as reigning king for 42 years.

From Quiz Any Way the Wind Blows in Antwerp

Answer: Exhaust from motor vehicles

Whilst all these may be a concern for a clean environment, the Low Emission Zone is intended solely against vehicle exhaust gases. Every motor vehicle (car, truck, tractor...) using the roads in the Antwerp City District should conform to the most recent exhaust rules. Otherwise the conductor will be fined. Antwerp was the first major city in Belgium to introduce this Low Emission Zone, but several other cities are at least contemplating following suit.

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