Brussels Belgium Highlight
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Brussels
by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Brussels is not only the capital of the Kingdom of Belgium, but is also the co-capital of the European Union (EU) and is home to the King of Belgium. The symbol of the city and most visited sight in the whole country is the Mannekin Pis, a small statue off the edge of the old town square. The historic center of the city is simply stunning with it’s mix... more »
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Belgium
Capital: Brussels Currency: Euro Language: French (dialect), Dutch (dialect), German Visas: Travel Visa Information Contiki Tours that travel to Belgium > Belgium is a relatively small country sandwiched between France in the south and the Netherlands in the north and also shares small borders with Germany and Luxembourg in the east. Most Contiki tours only pass through Belgium in transit, ... more »
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History of the ANZACs
ANZAC Day – 25 April – is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as ANZACs, and the pride they soon took in that name endures to th... more »
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