Belgium

It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters, as well as those of other major international organizations, including NATO. Straddling the cultural boundary between Germanic and Latin Europe, Belgium's two largest regions are the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders in the north, with 58% of the population, and the French-speaking southern region of Wallonia, inhabited by 32%. Belgium is well known for its cuisine. Many highly ranked restaurants can be found in the high-impact gastronomic guides like the Michelin Guide.