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🇧🇪 Belgium

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Last Updated May 22, 2025

About Belgium

Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it 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. The country also shares a maritime boundary with the United Kingdom to the northwest. Belgium covers an area of 30,689 km2 (11,849 sq mi) and has a population of more than 11.8 million; its population density of 383/km2 (990/sq mi) ranks 22nd in the world and sixth in Europe. The capital and largest metropolitan region is Brussels; other major cities are Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Liège, Bruges, Namur, and Leuven.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital Brussels

Population 11.8 million

Area 30,528 km²

Language German

Currency euro

GDP/Capita $56,615

Travel Advisory

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency: euro (EUR)
GDP: $671.4B
GDP per Capita: $56,615

Development

Life Expectancy: 82.4 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region: Europe
Capital: Brussels
Area: 30,528 km²
Population: 11,825,551
Timezone: UTC+01:00
Languages: German, French, Dutch
Calling Code: +32
Drives On: Right
ISO Code: BE