Belgium - Wikipedia
WEBBelgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. The country is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the south, and the North Sea to the west.
Belgium | History, Flag, Map, Population, Currency, Climate, & Facts
WEBMay 13, 2024 · Belgium, country of northwestern Europe. It is one of the smallest and most densely populated European countries, and it has been, since its independence in 1830, a representative democracy headed by a hereditary constitutional monarch. Initially, Belgium had a unitary form of government.
Belgium travel - Lonely Planet | Europe
WEBBelgium travel - Lonely Planet | Europe. ©Westend61/Getty Images. Belgium. Europe. Bruges canals, Antwerp fashion, decadent chocolate, mussels and chips, belfries and castles, crazy carnivals, Tintin and Trappist beers... how could anyone call Belgium boring?! Best Time to Visit. Best Places to Visit. 01 / Attractions. Must-see attractions.
Belgium - World Factbook Glyph
WEB5 days ago · Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830; it was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. The country has since prospered as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. In recent years, longstanding tensions between the Dutch-speaking Flemish of the north and the …
Belgium - Wikiwand
WEBBelgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. The country is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the south, and the North Sea to the west.
Belgium - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBBelgium (officially the Kingdom of Belgium; Dutch: Koninkrijk België, German: Königreich Belgien, French: Royaume de Belgique) is a country in Western Europe. Its capital, Brussels, is the home of many organizations including the European Union and NATO.
The best things to do in Belgium - Lonely Planet
WEBMay 26, 2022 • 10 min read. Enjoying a coffee or beer on a bustling city terrace is great pleasure in any of Belgium’s charming cities © Alena Veasey / Shutterstock. Belgium is one of Europe’s most underrated destinations.
Belgium country profile - BBC News
WEBAug 21, 2023 · Population: 11.5 million. Languages: Dutch, French, German. Life expectancy: 79 years (men) 84 years (women) LEADERS. Head of state: King Philippe. Getty Images. King Philippe succeeded to the...
Belgium – EU country profile | European Union
WEBOverview. Capital: Brussels. Official EU language (s): Dutch, French, German. EU Member State: since 1 January 1958. Currency: euro (€) Euro area member since 1 January 1999. Schengen: member since 26 March 1995. Figures: Geographical size: 30 667 km 2. Population: 11 754 004 (2023) (Source: Eurostat - figures for geographical size and …
Geography and the history of Belgium | Britannica
WEBBelgium, officially Kingdom of Belgium, Country, northwestern Europe. Area: 11,787 sq mi (30,528 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 11,870,000. Capital: Brussels. The population consists mostly of Flemings and Walloons.
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