Belgian Hare
Despite its name, the Belgian Hare is actually a domestic rabbit bred in Belgium to look strikingly like a wild hare, with long legs and a deep chestnut-red coat.
Flag of Belgium
Field Report
Belgium is a small but busy country in the heart of Western Europe, bordered by France, Germany, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. It is known for its medieval stone cities, its world-famous chocolate and waffles, and the fact that three different languages are spoken within its borders. Though many people in Belgium have heard the name of Jesus, most do not yet know Him personally, which is why believers around the world are praying for this nation.
From the Field Notebook
Belgian Hare
Despite its name, the Belgian Hare is actually a domestic rabbit bred in Belgium to look strikingly like a wild hare, with long legs and a deep chestnut-red coat.
White-tailed Eagle
This massive bird of prey, one of Europe's largest eagles, has been slowly returning to nest in Belgium's wetlands after disappearing from the region for many decades.
European Hedgehog
The European Hedgehog is a beloved nighttime visitor to Belgian gardens, where it snuffles through fallen leaves searching for beetles, worms, and slugs.
Belgian Waffles
Belgian waffles are thicker and crispier than most waffles you may have tried, with deep pockets made for holding fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
Moules-Frites
Steamed mussels served alongside a heap of crispy fried potatoes is considered Belgium's national dish and is eaten in homes and restaurants across the country.
Belgian Chocolate
Belgium is famous worldwide for its smooth, carefully crafted chocolate, and chocolatiers in cities like Brussels and Bruges have been perfecting their recipes for centuries.
Belgium is roughly the size of the state of Maryland, yet it is home to more than 11 million people and sits at the crossroads of Western Europe.
Belgium has three official languages — Dutch, French, and German — which means a child growing up there might hear an entirely different language just by crossing to the next town.
The headquarters of NATO, one of the world's most important military alliances, is located in Brussels, making Belgium a gathering place for leaders from dozens of nations.
Belgium produces around 220,000 tons of chocolate every single year, and the Brussels airport sells more chocolate than almost any other airport in the world.
French fries were very likely invented in Belgium, not France — Belgian historians point to records of villagers frying small fish-shaped pieces of potato along the Meuse River as far back as the 1600s.
Daily Life
82
Years life expectancy
99%
Kids go to school
Missions Field Report
Belgium is home to 56 distinct people groups — 27 of them haven’t yet heard about Jesus.
A majority of Belgium's people follow Christianity (64.0%). Evangelical Christians make up about 1.4% of the population.
What People Believe
Unreached People Groups
These are communities of people who haven’t had the chance to hear about Jesus yet. They need missionaries — and they need kids like you to pray for them.
Arab, Moroccan
345,000 people
Turk
164,000 people
Berber, Kabyle
56,000 people
Algerian, Arabic-speaking
54,000 people
Berber, Shawiya
42,000 people
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