Welcome to Belgium 🇧🇪 — a remarkable destination in Western Europe. Its official name is Kingdom of Belgium, and today around 11.9 million people call this Europe nation home, spread across roughly 30,528 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Belgium: key statistics, an introduction to Brussels, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Europe.
Geography of Belgium
Geographically, Belgium belongs to Western Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 30,528 km², which makes it the 141st largest country or territory on Earth.
Belgium has a coastline as well as land borders with France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Brussels, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how belgian life really works.
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People, language and culture
Around 11.9 million people live in Belgium, making it the 82nd most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Belgium is called a Belgian.
Belgium is multilingual: the languages spoken include Dutch, French and German. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Belgium — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Belgium is +32. Websites from the country typically use the .be internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Belgium are its flag, its capital Brussels, and its approximate population of 11.9 million.
Neighbouring countries
Belgium shares borders with 4 countries:
Fun facts about Belgium
- Belgium's flag emoji is 🇧🇪 — its two-letter country code is BE and its three-letter code is BEL.
- Belgium covers 30,528 km², ranking 141st in the world by area.
- With about 11.9 million people, Belgium holds the 82nd spot in the world population ranking.
- Belgium is a member state of the United Nations.
- Belgium shares borders with 4 countries.
Belgium — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Belgium?
- The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
- What is the population of Belgium?
- Belgium has a population of approximately 11,858,610 people, ranking 82nd in the world.
- Where is Belgium located?
- Belgium is located in Western Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Belgium?
- The languages spoken in Belgium include Dutch, French and German.
- What currency is used in Belgium?
- Belgium uses the Euro (EUR).
