Belgium
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 (€).
📊 Quick Facts about Belgium
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.
✈️ Travel Information for Belgium
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🏛 Must-See Places in Belgium
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
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What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
What continent is Belgium in?
Belgium is located in Europe, in the Western Europe region.
What currency does Belgium use?
Belgium uses the Euro (€). The international calling code is +32.
What is the GDP of Belgium?
Belgium has a GDP of $578B, with a GDP per capita of $49,900.
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