Belgium

Western Europe, Belgium
Belgium

People from Belgium are called:

Male/General:

Belgian

Pronunciation:

/ˈbɛldʒən/

Quick Facts

Population:
11,697,557 (2024 est.)
Country:
Belgium
Region:
Western Europe

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Etymology & Origin

Named after the Belgae, a Celtic tribe that inhabited the region in ancient times.

About Belgium

  • Capital city: Brussels.
  • EU founding member since 1958, Euro area member since 1999.
  • Known for chocolate, waffles, beer, and EU institutions.
  • Federal state with three regions: Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels.

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