Belgium
Kingdom of Belgium
Region
Europe • Western Europe
Capital
Brussels
The flag of Belgium is composed of three equal vertical bands of black, yellow and red.
About Belgium
Belgium is a country located in Europe, specifically in the Western Europe region. Its capital city is Brussels. With a population of 11,555,997, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.
The country covers a total area of 30,528 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 378.54 people per square kilometer, it is densely populated.
The official languages of Belgium include German, French and Dutch.
The currency used in Belgium is the Euro (€), .
Belgium is a member of the United Nations.
In Belgium, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.
The country operates in the UTC+01:00 time zone.
Belgium shares its borders with 4 countries: France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands.
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Quick Facts
- Capital: Brussels
- Continent: Europe
- Native Name: Belgien
- Demonym: Belgian
- Top Level Domain: .be
- Calling Code: +32
- Independence: Independent country
- Start of Week: Monday
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