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Belgian flag |
| Country |
Belgium |
| Capital |
Brussels |
| Location |
Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands |
| Size |
30,510 sq km |
| Terrain |
flat coastal plains in northwest, central rolling hills, rugged mountains of Ardennes Forest in southeast |
| Climate |
temperate; mild winters, cool summers; rainy, humid, cloudy |
| Languages |
Dutch (official) 60%, French (official) 40%, German (official) less than 1%, legally bilingual (Dutch and French) |
| Nationality |
noun: Belgian(s) adjective: Belgian |
| Religion |
Roman Catholic 75%, Protestant or other 25% |
| Currency |
euro (EUR) |
| Exports |
machinery and equipment, chemicals, diamonds, metals and metal products, foodstuffs |
| Accommodation |
Hotels in Belgium | Hotels in Brussels | Hotels in Antwerp |
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