Belgium

The Kingdom of Belgium, which is the official name of Belgium, is situated at the western end of Europe. The country is known for its medical tourism and receives thousands of patients each year from different countries including the countries it shares borders with. Belgium shares border with several renowned European Countries including France and Netherlands. The population of the country is estimated to be more than 11 million. Belgium is a densely populated country and thus, manages to achieve 33^rd ranking in the global list of densely populated countries.

The aesthetic city of Brussels is the official capital city of Belgium. The majority of the population in Belgium speaks the Dutch language. However, most of the population are also an avid English speaker, which makes it easier for tourists and visitors to communicate. In fact, you will hardly find any Belgian who is not literate of the English language. 

Climate and Topography of Belgium

The topography of Belgium is indeed, versatile. The tourists will surely love visiting this place due to the diverse topography that this country is enriched with. The coastal site of the country extends up to 48 km. In addition to this. The country is even blessed with flat pastures and valleys that add up to the attraction of the country. The famous Ardennes plateau range begins in the south-eastern side of Belgium and continues to France.

 The major rivers that flow in the country are Schelde and Meuse, which begins in France and flows through Belgium and Netherlands to enter into the Northern Sea. Additionally, the climate of the country is maritime due to the North Sea and Atlantic Sea. This means that the visitors will experience cool summers and moderate winters that makes this country ideal for traveling all around the year.

Belgium is indeed an attraction for tourists and medical tourism is reportedly increasing on daily basis in this country. The patients have admitted the fact that the environment and surrounding have even contributed to their fast recovery in alignment with the internationally recognized healthcare treatment. Thereby, patients would love to get their treatment in this magical place and after full recovery; they can even roam around in the city of Brussels to admire the ancient British Architecture.

Modes of Transportation

Belgium has an excellent transportation network, which makes it feasible for visitors to travel. The country posses an integrated transportation network that links tram, train, bus and metro system. The best aspect of the transportation system in Belgium is that it is inexpensive yet, efficient. And, you can even avail discounted rates on weekends. The kids under 6 years of age are exempted from transport fares. The visitors can easily get around different cities, or regions with fast trains, metro, and even private cabs. 

Healthcare Organization in Belgium:

 Belgium is known for its quality healthcare provision all around the globe. Most of the hospital within Belgium are JCI accreditated, which act as a major reason to attract the number of medical tourists each year. Few of the world-renowned hospitals and health care providers in Belgium are listed below:

• Antwerp University Hospital (UZA)
• AZ Diest
• Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel
• National Multiple Sclerosis Center
• Jan Yperman Hospital