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Belgium

Belgien

Western Europe, Europe

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Belgium (Belgien) is a country in Western Europe, Europe. With a population of 11,825,551 and an area of 30,528 km², the capital city is Brussels. The official languages are German, French and Dutch. The national currency is the euro (€ EUR).

Quick Facts

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Brussels
Capital
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11,825,551
Population
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30,528 km²
Area
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€ EUR
Currency
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+32
Dial Code
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.be
TLD

Economy

Belgium has a GDP per capita of $56,615, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$56,615
GNI per Capita$55,290

Geography

Belgium is located in Western Europe at coordinates 50.83°N, 4.00°E. It shares borders with 4 countries. The highest point is Signal de Botrange at 694 m.

ContinentEurope
Coordinates50.83°N, 4.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointSignal de Botrange
694 m
🏞️ Longest RiverMeuse
950 km
TimezonesUTC+01:00

UNESCO World Heritage

Belgium is home to 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

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2

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Belgium, including King Baudouin Stadium with a capacity of 50,024 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumKing Baudouin Stadium
50,024 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Belgium

What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
What is the population of Belgium?
Belgium has a population of approximately 11,825,551 people.
What currency does Belgium use?
Belgium uses the euro (€ EUR).
What languages are spoken in Belgium?
The official languages of Belgium are German, French, Dutch.
What is the area of Belgium?
Belgium covers a total area of 30,528 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Belgium?
The GDP per capita of Belgium is approximately $56,615.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Belgium have?
Belgium has 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)