BELGIUM

CURRENCY: Belgian Francs (Bfr).

EXCHANGE RATE: Bfr 35.60 = US $1.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: Flemish, French.

POPULATION: 10 million.

CAPITAL: Brussels.

INTERNATIONAL CODE: TELEPHONE 32.

CURRENCY CONTROLS: The Belgian Franc is freely convertible currency of the European Monetary System.It may be freely imported and exported.

GAMING INFORMATION: Although by Belgium law casinos are not authorized, there are eight local governments that have been licensed by the Ministry of Interior to release gambling permits to private companies.The companies must abide by strict rules and invest great sums of money in tourist promotion and cultural initiatives.One of the oldest casinos in the world is the 18th century Casino Spa, Belgium.Only recently the Belgium casinos have introduced slots into their casinos.