Belgium: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Belgium

Belgium is a country in Western Europe. Its capital is Brussels. It covers about 30,528 km² (11,787 sq mi). Official languages include German, French and Dutch. It shares land borders with 4 countries.

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Belgium at a glance

Official name
Kingdom of Belgium
Capital
Brussels
Region
Western Europe (Europe)
Area
30,528 km² (11,787 sq mi)
Official languages
German, French and Dutch
Currency
Euro (€)
People
Belgian
Calling code
+32
Internet domain
.be
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Belgium is Brussels.

Belgium is in Western Europe, part of the Europe region.

Belgium uses the Euro (€).

Belgium has 3 official languages: German, French and Dutch.

Belgium borders France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).