Belgium
A small, densely packed country that punches absurdly above its weight in chocolate, beer and bureaucracy. Belgium is the de facto capital of the European Union and takes its fries very seriously.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three equal vertical bands of black, yellow and red. The colours are taken from the arms of the Duchy of Brabant - a gold lion with red claws and tongue on a black shield.
Belgium FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Brussels |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 11,825,551 |
| Area | 30,688 km² |
| Population density | 385 /km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) € |
| Official languages | Dutch, French, German |
| Calling code | +32 |
| Internet TLD | .be |
| Time zones | UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | BE / BEL |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- Brussels hosts the headquarters of the European Union and NATO, making it a political capital of the continent.
- Belgium has produced hundreds of distinct beer styles, and its beer culture is recognised by UNESCO.
- The Belgian coast runs a single tram line over 65 km, one of the longest tram routes in the world.
- The saxophone was invented by a Belgian, Adolphe Sax, in the 1840s.
- It went a record 589 days without an elected government between 2010 and 2011.
Belgium FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
What is the population of Belgium?
Belgium has a population of about 11,825,551.
What currency does Belgium use?
Belgium uses the Euro (EUR).
What languages are spoken in Belgium?
The official languages of Belgium are Dutch, French, German.
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