The incumbent, Philippe, ascended the throne on 21 July 2013, following the abdication of his father….Monarchy of Belgium.

Although his policy was beneficial to the Belgian bourgeoisie, there was protest. The Catholics objected against the interference of the protestant king in clerical matters. Following this rising Belgium separated from the Northern Netherlands. A provisional government declared independence on October 4th, 1830.

In the second half of the 20th century, and due to massive national investments in port infrastructure, Flanders’ economy modernised rapidly, and today Flanders and Brussels are much wealthier than Wallonia and are among the wealthiest regions in Europe and the world.

Philippe of BelgiumSince 2013

United Kingdom: Queen Elizabeth II and King Philippe are both descendants of King Christian IX of Denmark. Elizabeth is his great-great-granddaughter and Philippe is his great-great-great-grandson.

You are a Belgian citizen if: You were born in Belgium and you would be a stateless person (= not have a nationality) before the age of 18 or before your emancipation if you did not have Belgian citizenship.

The constitution guarantees freedom of religion, and the law prohibits discrimination based on religious orientation. Jewish and Muslim groups launched legal challenges against laws, scheduled to take effect in 2019 in Wallonia and Flanders, banning the slaughter of animals without prior stunning.

Belgium is world-famous for its chocolate, waffles, beer, and its national football team, the Red Devils. Belgium is also home to NATO headquarters and also to the European Parliament. Brussels is often referred to as the ‘capital of the EU’.Bahman 7, 1399 AP

It may be a small country in size but Belgium plays large in international scenes and consistently ranks among the top places to live in the world. Belgium’s multicultural makeup gives its capital Brussels an edgy vibe with an array of global services and facilities on offer to ease in even the newest expat.Esfand 4, 1399 AP

Kingdom of Belgium

A place of profound importance for the international diamond trade, Belgium’s biggest port has rightfully earned its place as the capital of the world’s diamond business. Antwerp has been known as the diamond capital of the world for several centuries, a title which hasn’t been easily earned.

India is the cheapest followed up by China, Dubai, Thailand, and Belgium. They are the cheapest because most of the world’s diamonds are cut there. India is the cheapest followed up by China, Dubai, Thailand, and Belgium. They are the cheapest because most of the world’s diamonds are cut there.

Top five diamond mining countries in the world

1. Russia. Home to arguably the richest and largest diamond resources in the world, Russia tops the list with more than 12 open-pit mines.
2. Botswana. Africa’s top diamond producer, Botswana sits second in this global list.
3. Democratic Republic of Congo.
4. Australia.
5. Canada.

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Countries

• India: US$21.9 billion (20.4% of total exported diamonds)
• United States: $17.7 billion (16.5%)
• Hong Kong: $14 billion (13%)
• Belgium: $11.8 billion (11%)
• Israel: $11.3 billion (10.5%)
• United Arab Emirates: $8.2 billion (7.6%)
• Russia: $3.8 billion (3.5%)
• Botswana: $3 billion (2.8%)

Mouawad

India