The main industrial sectors are steel, machinery, nonferrous metals, chemicals, textiles, glass, coal and other industries. Foreign trade is the lifeblood of Belgian economy. The main trading partners are European member countries, followed by other European countries and countries in North America, Asia and Africa. Foreign investment is mainly concentrated in the Far East, followed by Congo (DRC), Burundi, Rwanda, Europe, Latin America and North America. The main investment fields are metallurgy, building materials and service industry. The total annual foreign aid is about 25 billion francs (about 670 million US dollars), with more than 100 recipients, of which African countries account for 75%. 50% of the loan aid goes to Asian countries. Compared with the federal government, the fiscal revenue in 20 10 was 94 billion euros, the fiscal expenditure was105.2 billion euros, and the fiscal deficit was11200 million euros. Debt accounts for 97.5% of GDP. 20 1 1 The annual fiscal deficit is 3.8% of GDP.
As of February 20 10, 10, compared with foreign exchange reserves of 6.339 billion euros, gold reserves of 7.72 billion euros.
The situation of Belgian bank 20 1 1 is as follows:
ING Group, a Dutch international group, ranks among the world's top 500 companies 17, with a turnover of 147052.2 (millions of US dollars).
United Bank KBC Group ranks 394th among the top 500 banks in the world, with a turnover of 24,473.4 (million US dollars).
Dexia Bank Dexia Group ranks 97th among the top 500 banks in the world, with a turnover of 69,490.5 (million US dollars). However, in September of 2065,438+065,438+0, Dexia Bank's capital chain was broken, becoming the first big European bank to fall in the European debt crisis. 20 1 1 the annual loss is nearly1200 million euros.
Fortis, Fortis Group, in 2007, Fortis Group ranked the 20th largest bank in the world by turnover, but after the financial crisis in 2008, most of its businesses were sold in batches. Fortis Group's banking and insurance business in Belgium and Luxembourg was sold to BNP Paribas, and its banking business in the Netherlands was sold to the Dutch government. Fortis Group only has insurance business. The economy is dominated by foreign trade, and the per capita export volume ranks first in the world all the year round. The export volume of metal wire, flat glass and diamonds ranks among the top in the world. The main trading partners are Germany, the Netherlands and France, followed by other European countries and North America, Asia and Africa.
Foreign trade is the lifeblood of the economy. The total import and export volume in 20 1 1 year was 620.2 billion euros, of which 3 129 billion euros were exported, up by 14.5%, and 307.3 billion euros were imported, up by 16.7%. The main products of import and export are raw materials, transportation equipment, chemical products and food. 20 1 1 year, affected by the global diamond price increase, the sales of Antwerp diamond industry in Belgium increased by nearly 50%, reaching 44.6 billion euros. Diamond exports account for 8.25% of total exports, and the main exporting countries are China and India.
Belgium is one of the top ten commodity importers and exporters in the world, and its per capita export volume ranks first in the world. More than 50% of Belgium's industrial products are exported, among which the export volume of metal silk thread, flat glass, wool washing and diamonds ranks among the top in the world. 20 1 1 The total foreign investment is 40.9 billion euros. Major investment countries: Britain, France, Germany, Netherlands, USA, Spain, Austria and Japan. Key investment countries: Sweden, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Britain, Brazil, the United States and Germany. By the end of 20 12, China's investment projects were 88 1, and the actual investment was 129 billion US dollars.
Belgium's economy is very dependent on international trade. About two-thirds of the gross national product comes from exports, and the average export is twice that of Germany and five times that of Japan. Belgium's export advantage comes from its important geographical location and high-tech, multilingual and efficient labor force. Belgium mainly imports food, machinery, diamonds (semi-finished products), petroleum, chemical raw materials and textiles; Mainly exported to automobiles, food, steel, medicine, diamonds (finished products), textiles and so on. Independence Day:1830 65438+1October 4th.
National Day:1831July 2 1 day (the day when King Leopold I ascended the throne). The main religion in Belgium is Catholicism, with followers accounting for 75%-80% of the population, and only 10%-20% of people regularly attend worship activities. Other religions include Islam, Protestantism and Judaism.
Religion is an important reason for the separation of Belgium and the Netherlands. The Netherlands mainly believes in Protestantism, and Belgium was formed after 1830, when the Catholic areas in southern Netherlands fought for independence. Belgium is also the center of many mysterious sects in Europe.
Bruges, the ancient Belgian city, is a well-preserved medieval city. She attracts tourists from all over the world with its exquisite architecture, complete ancient city layout, beautiful scenery, long history, art, religion, chocolate and so on. Belgians are sincere, sensitive and cautious. They don't like publicity and seldom smile in public. Dress neatly and appropriately in social situations. Meet guests in social occasions, take the initiative to shake hands and introduce yourself, meet relatives and friends, get used to giving hugs, and get close to each other.
When the Belgians greet each other, they should first address Mr., Ms., Mrs. and title. But with the popularity of fashion and the simplification of society, people often call them by their first names.
It's best to make an appointment in advance to meet in Belgium. It is impolite to visit rashly, and you may even be refused to meet. Be punctual for appointments, whether for business or double dates. Belgians seldom invite outsiders to their homes.
At a formal or informal banquet, toasting is measured and polite. In Belgium, people are forbidden to ask personal income, age, religious beliefs, feelings and other privacy when meeting and talking. Belgians mainly eat western food, but they also have a soft spot for Chinese food.