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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 in 1792 and North Italy, to illustrate the Campaigns of Napoleon	Belgium	Belgium (Shaded Relief) 1985	Belgium - Population
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Rayna Beegle
10th September 2009

What is the GDP of Belgium for 1950,1960,1970,1980,1990,and 2000.

Megan
15th April 2005

I need information on immigrants. Like, here are just some of the questions i need answers to,why should they move to Belgium, What jobs are in Belgium, What are the schools like, what is the standard of living, what is the annual salary of most jobs, and is there land available to live on, to farm? those are olny a few of the questions i need answers to. So can someone please help me??? Please. it's for a social studies project and so far, belgium seems like a really sool and beautiful place.