UNESCO World Heritage sites, established in 1972 to protect places of “outstanding universal value,” now total 1,233 worldwide. Belgium’s 16 sites offer diverse experiences, including medieval cities, ancient Neolithic mines, and remarkable architectural masterpieces
Belgium has been recognised as the fifth most innovative nation in the European Union. This recognition has been secured with the success of its public-private partnerships and ability to lure foreign doctoral students, making it one of the region's five official innovation leaders
