Belgium

This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Belgium. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.

Region
Europe · Western Europe
Capital
Brussels
Coordinates of the capital
50.85° N, 4.35° E
Area
30,528 km²
Official languages
German, French, Dutch
Currency
Euro
Access to the sea
Yes
ISO code
BE

On the map

Brussels

This country is located in Europe, in the region "Western Europe". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 4 countries: France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands.

Its capital is Brussels. Its area is about 30,528 km². By area, this country ranks 136 out of 193 in the world and 33 out of 44 in Europe. Official languages: German, French, Dutch. Currency: Euro.

Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Paris (France), Berlin (Germany), Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Amsterdam (Netherlands).

Neighbouring countries

Frequently asked questions

Belgium: what is the capital?
Its capital is Brussels.
Belgium: which countries does it border?
This country shares land borders with 4 countries: France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands.
Belgium: what are the official languages?
Official languages: German, French, Dutch.
Belgium: what is the currency?
Currency: Euro.
Belgium: what is the area?
Its area is about 30,528 km². By area, this country ranks 136 out of 193 in the world and 33 out of 44 in Europe.

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