Country Details

This very self-sufficient, industrialized nation is a bit smaller than the U.S. State of Maryland. Brussels, the stylish capital city is one of the world's great destinations, known for its architecture, fashion, food and nitelife.

Quick Facts and Figures

Official Name Kingdom of Belgium

Capital City Brussels

Major Cities here

Bordering Countries here

Flag here

Climate The Gulf Stream causes erratic conditions on the Atlantic Ocean with cloudy rainy days commonplace. Inland summers are mild and winters are cool

Latitude/Longitude 50° 50'N, 4° 00'E

Languages Dutch, French, German

Official Currency:
the Euro
effective 01/01/02, details (here)

Religions Catholic, Protestant

Population 10,185,000

Land Area 32,820 sq km (12,672 sq miles)

Landforms A very flat country, hilly, forested conditions do exist in the southeastern Ardennes Region. The Schelde and Meuse are major rivers.

Land Divisions 10 provinces and Brussels
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Maps

European Continent here

European Continent provided by University of Texas,
here

Belgium Outline Map here

Belgium Map, CIA version here


Suggested Links

Belgium web site here!

Belgium Information Page here!

Weather in Brussels
here!

Time and Date in Brussels
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