Geography
Belgium is in Western Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 50.83333333, 4; it has France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands.
Neighboring countries: France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands
Europe
Belgium
Belgium is a country in Western Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Brussels
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Western Europe
- Population
- 11.8 million
- Area
- 30,528 km²
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- Official language
- German, French, Dutch
- Calling code
- +32
- Internet TLD
- .be
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
Belgium map preview: 50.83, 4.00
People and Culture
Belgium uses German, French, Dutch in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Belgium varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Belgium is recorded with the official name Kingdom of Belgium. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Brussels
- Western Europe cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Brussels
- Time zone data: UTC+01:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Belgium is grouped under Europe.
- Belgium has a listed area of 30,528 km².
- Belgium is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Belgium
What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
What continent is Belgium in?
Belgium is in Europe.
What currency does Belgium use?
Belgium uses the euro.
What language is spoken in Belgium?
German, French, Dutch is listed for Belgium in this database.