Belgium is a coastal country in Europe with a population of 11.6M and an area of 30,528 km². Its capital is Brussels, French is the official language, and it is a monarchy. Belgium is a member of the European Union, NATO, the Schengen Area.
Key facts
ContinentEurope
CapitalBrussels
Population11.6M
Area30,528 km²
LanguageFrench
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentMonarchy
CurrencyEuro
GDP/capita$47000
Independence1830
Geography
Has coastline
Oceans / SeasNorth Sea
BordersFrance, Luxembourg, Germany, Netherlands
History & Culture
Roman EmpireOttoman Empire
Economy & Resources
AgricultureWheat, Maize
Memberships
European Union
NATO
Schengen Area
🎯 How to identify Belgium in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Belgium efficiently:
Is the country located in Europe?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of European Union?
✅ Yes
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