Belgium is a Benelux federal nation hosting EU and NATO headquarters, world-class logistics networks, and strong life-sciences and aerospace sectors.
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Belgium is a Country located in the Western Europe sub-region of the Europe continent, member of European Union.
Easy learning about Belgium
The capital city of Belgium is Brussels, capital city of Belgium.
Reasons to visit Belgium
To enjoy world-class chocolate and beer
Word: Chocolate
Meaning: cocoa confection
Basic Information
Capital City: Brussels, capital city of Belgium
Population: 11,941,781 (UN)
Area: 30,510 km² / 18,958 sq mi
People are called: Belgians
Type: Country
Administrative Divisions
3 regions
- Brussels-Capital Region,
- also known as Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest (Dutch),
- Region de Bruxelles-Capitale (French long form), Bruxelles-Capitale (French short form);
- Flemish Region (Flanders), also known as Vlaams Gewest (Dutch long form),
- Vlaanderen (Dutch short form), Region Flamande (French long form), Flandre (French short form);
- Walloon Region (Wallonia), also known as Region Wallone (French long form), Wallonie (French short form), Waals Gewest (Dutch long form), Wallonie (Dutch short form)
Where in the world is Belgium located?
Geography
Latitude: 50° 50' N
Longitude: 4° 00' E
Geographical Subregion: Western Europe
Continental Region: Europe
Borders
Northern Border: Netherlands
Southern Border: Luxembourg
Eastern Border: Germany
Western Border: France
Travel Information
Reasons to Visit: To enjoy world-class chocolate and beer
Climate
temperate; mild winters, cool summers; rainy, humid, cloudy
Global Indices
EF EPI Position: 13 (EF EPI)
EF EPI Score: 592 (EF EPI)
EF EPI Proficiency: High Proficiency (EF EPI)
Global Peace Index Rank: 21 (GPI)
Global Peace Index Score: 1.608 (GPI)
Human Development
HDI Rank: 10 (UNDP)
HDI Value: 0.951
Mean Years of Schooling: 12.7
Expected Years of Schooling: 19.0
Life Expectancy at Birth: 82.1 Years
Religion
Most Predominant: Catholic
Second Most Predominant: Protestant
LGBTI Rights
Legal Status: Legal (ILGA)
Legal Mechanism: Legislative
Death Penalty: No
Maximum Prison Sentence: No
Physical Punishment: No
International Memberships
European Union - since 1958
Euro - since 1999
Schengen - since 1995
NATO - since 1949
Technical Information
TLD: .be
Calling Code: +32
MapGeo Name: Belgium
MapGeo Code: BE