Country facts

Country facts

Planning a trip to or just arrived in your new country of residence? Expatica’s Country factbook series offers in-depth profiles of Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. Topics include geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues. What about the monarchy and history of your adopted land, or the people, the culture, the...

Country Facts - Essential Articles

09/05/2012 The Netherlands: Communications

The Netherlands - Communications An overview of communications in the Netherlands

02/05/2012 Belgium: Government

Belgium: Government An overview of the government of Belgium

22/02/2012 A guide to communication services in France

utilities in france For new arrivals moving to France or living in Paris: Here are the basics you need to know to set up fixed and mobile phone service, internet access, television service, and how to send an old-fashioned letter.

03/01/2012 Public holidays in Germany

Public holidays in Germany Our listing of public holidays in Germany for 2012.