Country in Europe

Belgium

Belgium belongs to Europe. The capital city is Brussels.

CapitalBrussels

LanguageGerman, French

Currencyeuro

Population11.8M

Key Facts

RegionWestern Europe

GovernmentFederal parliamentary monarchy

Independence1830

Area30,528 km2

Population density384/km2

Time zoneCET (UTC+1)

Calling code+32

Drives onRight

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HDI

0.937

Safety index

61.0

Internet access

93%

Life expectancy

82.3

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Signal de Botrange694 m

Baraque Michel674 m

Weisser Stein671 m

Religion (est.)

Christianity55%
No religion38%
Islam5%
Other2%

Why Visit

BrugesA perfectly preserved medieval canal city nicknamed the Venice of the North.

Chocolate and BeerHome to over 1,500 beer varieties and some of the world's finest chocolatiers.

BrusselsEU capital with Art Nouveau architecture, Grand Place UNESCO and Atomium.

Ghent Old TownCar-free medieval centre with Gravensteen castle and vibrant food scene.

ArdennesRolling forests and river valleys ideal for hiking and cycling.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Brussels

1.2M

Antwerp

536k

Ghent

267k

Climate Overview

4CJan avg.

19CJul avg.

800 mmYearly rainfall

Oceanic / TemperateClimate

Other Quick Info

Currencyeuro

Official languageGerman, French

National day21 July

Electricity230V, Type C/F

Cities

Brussels