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Europe > Belgium

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Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830; it was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. The country prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions between the Dutch-speaking Flemings of the north and the French-speaking Walloons of the south have led in recent years to constitutional amendments granting these regions formal recognition and autonomy.

Borders:

France 620 km, Germany 167 km, Luxembourg 148 km, Netherlands 450 km

Population:

10,403,951

GDP per capita:

$37,384.34 per capita

Capital with population:

Brussels - 949,070

Largest city with population:

Brussels - 949,070

Alternative names:

Belgium, Kingdom of Belgium, Royaume de Belgique/Koninkrijk Belgie, Belgique/Belgie


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Belgium (Shaded Relief) 1985
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Belgium - Basic Resources and Processing
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The Netherlands 1815-39, Holland & Belgium since 1839
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Belgium - Population
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