Belgium | History, Flag, Map, Population, Currency, Climate, & Facts
WEB2 days ago · 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 - 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 - World Factbook Glyph
WEBApr 24, 2024 · 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 French-speaking ...
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 Country Profile - National Geographic Kids
WEBPOPULATION: 11,570,762. OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: Dutch, French, and German. MONEY: Euro. AREA: 11,787 square miles (30,528 square kilometers) GEOGRAPHY. One of the smallest countries in Europe,...
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.
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.
History of Belgium | Flag, Map, & Summary | Britannica
WEBBelgium. history of Belgium, a history of Belgium after 1579. For information concerning the period prior to that date, see history of the Low Countries. Belgium.
Belgium – EU country profile | European Union
WEBMar 26, 1995 · Overview. 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 population )
Belgium country profile - BBC News
WEBAug 21, 2023 · Brussels is the headquarters of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato), making it the polyglot home of an army of international diplomats and civil servants. See...
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