Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands.
Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830; it was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. The country prospered as a modern, tec ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Belgium:
6,213.101 km
Terrain:
Flat coastal plains in northwest, central rolling hills, rugged mountains of Ardennes Forest in southeast.
Natural Resources:
Construction materials, silica sand, carbonates, arable land.
Industries:
Engineering and metal products, motor vehicle assembly, transportation equipment, scientific instruments, processed food and beverages, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, base metals, textiles, glass, petroleum.
Population: 11,977,634
Most of the population concentrated in the northern two-thirds of the country; the southeast is more thinly populated; considered to have one of the highest population densities in the world; approximately 97% live in urban areas.
Area: 30,528 km2
about the size of Maryland
Crossroads of Western Europe; most West European capitals are within 1,000 km of Brussels, the seat of both the EU and NATO.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| deu | German |
| fra | French |
| nld | Dutch |
Dutch (official) 60%, French (official) 40%, German (official) less than 1%
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Brussels
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:42 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Belgium
You're in for a treat! Belgium is a fascinating place to explore, especially from April to October. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful cities with medieval architecture
- World-renowned chocolate and beer
- High cost of living and travel
- Crowded during peak tourist season
- Occasional political tensions
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Belgian cuisine features chocolate, waffles, and beer.
- Popular dishes include moules-frites and stoofvlees.
- Belgium is known for its diverse and rich culinary traditions.
- Visit the Grand Place in Brussels
- Explore the medieval city of Bruges
- Tour the Atomium
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