The Kingdom of Belgium /ˈbɛldʒəm/ is a country in northwest Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts its headquarters, as well as those of other major international organizations, including NATO. Belgium covers an area of 30528 km2 and has a population of about 10.7 million. Straddling the cultural boundary between Germanic and Latin Europe, Belgium is home to two main linguistic groups, the Flemish and the French-speakers, mostly Walloons, plus a small group of German-speakers. Belgium's two largest regions are the Dutch-speaking region of Flanders in the north, with 59% of the population, and the French-speaking southern region of Wallonia, inhabited by 31%. The Brussels-Capital Region, officially bilingual, is a mostly French-speaking enclave within the Flemish Region and has 10% of the population.* *, *, * A small German-speaking Community exists in eastern Wallonia. Belgium's linguistic diversity and related political and cultural conflicts are reflected in the political history and a complex system of government. (via Wikipedia)
Capital:
Brussels
Language:
Dutch, French, German
As Of:
Jan 1, 2006
Population Density (sq mi):
892
GDP (nominal):
$506.392 billion
As Of:
Jan 1, 2008
Time Zone:
CET
Area:
11,787
Local Name:
Königreich Belgien
Koninkrijk België
Royaume de Belgique
GDP (nominal per capita):
$40,019
As of:
Jan 1, 2008
Government type:
Parliamentary democracy and Constitutional monarchy
As of:
Jan 1, 2008
Anthem:
The "Brabançonne"
EU Accession:
Mar 25, 1957
ccTLD:
.be
Currency (code):
EU
EU Seats:
24
Conventional Long Name:
Kingdom of Belgium
Demonym:
Belgian
Latitude:
N
Currency:
Euro (€)
Longitude:
E
Name:
Belgium
Country Calling Code:
32
Latitude (Minutes):
51
Motto:
Einigkeit macht stark
Eendracht maakt macht
L'union fait la force
Longitude (Minutes):
21
Latitude (Degrees):
50
As of:
Jan 1, 2000
HDI Rank:
17th
HDI:
0.948
GDP (per capita PPP):
$389.518 billion
Longitude (Degrees):
4
Gini:
33
Census Date:
Jan 1, 2001
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