Belgium is a country in Western Europe, Europe. Its capital is Brussels, with a population of approximately 11.6M and a total area of 30,528 km². The official languages are Dutch / French / German and the currency is the Euro (€).
Belgium covers an area of 30,528 km² with a population density of 380/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $578B ($49,900 per capita) and gained independence in 1830. It has a coastline of 67 km.
Belgium invented the french fry (despite the name), praline chocolate, and the saxophone. It has more castles per square kilometre than anywhere else in Europe, and UNESCO recognises Belgian beer culture as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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A UNESCO masterpiece of Gothic and Baroque guildhalls — arguably Europe's finest square
A perfectly preserved medieval canal city, UNESCO listed — 'Venice of the North'
A quirky 102-metre steel structure built for the 1958 World's Fair — now a Brussels icon
A perfectly preserved medieval moated castle rising dramatically from the city centre
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
The official language(s) of Belgium are Dutch / French / German.
The population of Belgium is approximately 11.6M.
Belgium uses the Euro (€).
Belgium is located in Europe, in the Western Europe region.
Belgium has a GDP of $578B, with a GDP per capita of $49,900.
The best time to visit Belgium is May–September. The climate is Temperate maritime, mild and rainy.
Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)
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