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

20/01/2012 Fun facts about the Dutch - part 2

Fun facts about the Dutch Some fun facts about the Dutch to impress your family and friends: From earthquakes, through Dutch family names to Dutch snack bar FEBO.

02/01/2012 Belgian public holidays 2012

holidays in Belgium Here is a list of official holidays in Belgium this year.

01/12/2011 Guide to French emergency services

For new arrivals: our guide to French emergency services, telephone guide and 911 numbers will help you be prepared for the worst should you be injured in France.

02/08/2011 Crime and the legal system in Germany

Having a basic idea about crime levels in Germany, areas to avoid, plus an understanding of the legal system, can make your stay much safer. Here is an overview of the situation in Germany.

03/01/2012 Public holidays in the Netherlands

Public holidays in the Netherlands Our listing of public holidays (Nationale feestdagen) in the Netherlands for 2011/ 2012.

17/08/2011 Crime and the legal system in Belgium

Can you pinpoint a pick pocket? Know the legal system of Belgium, including common crimes and where to be most cautious.

20/07/2011 Top myths about Paris

We go Inside Paris to scotch some of the myths that have built up about the city over the years.

10/05/2011 Germany country factbook

German national flag This in-depth profile of Germany includes geography, government, economy and transnational issues.

26/12/2011 Fun facts about the Dutch - part 1

Dutch facts Some fun facts about the Netherlands to impress your family and friends: From Dutch abbreviations through Dutch diminutives to Dutch licorice or 'drop'.

13/05/2011 The History of Belgium: Part two

More tales of a small country with this week's exciting installment: From the Franks to Feudal Society. Charlemagne was Belgian shock! Belgium responsible for crusades horror! Belgium becomes wasteland (again)!