Belgium 🇧🇪
Belgium 🇧🇪: capital Brussels, population 11.5 million, located in Europe. Currency: Euro (€). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Brussels
- Population: 11.5 million
- Continent: Europe
- Language: Dutch, French & German
- Currency: Euro (€)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Kingdom of Belgium
- Area: 30,528 km² (11,787 sq mi)
- Region: Western Europe
- Has a coastline
- People: Belgian
- Internet domain: .be
Fun Facts About Belgium
- Famous for chocolate, waffles, and french fries — which were actually invented here.
- Has three official languages.
- Brussels is the headquarters of the European Union.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belgium known for?
Belgium is known for several things — Famous for chocolate, waffles, and french fries — which were actually invented here; Has three official languages; Brussels is the headquarters of the European Union.
How big is Belgium?
Belgium covers about 30,528 square kilometers (11,787 square miles), in the Western Europe region.
Is Belgium landlocked?
No. Belgium has a coastline and shares land borders with 4 neighboring countries.
What are people from Belgium called?
People from Belgium are called Belgian.
What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
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