Belgium : Wiki, Area, Biography, Location, Currency, Festivals & More
| Country | Belgium |
| Continent | Europe |
| Location | 50.50390 N, 4.46990 E |
| Map of Belgium |  |
| Flag |  |
| Area | 30,528 km² |
| Coastline | 41.3 miles |
| Neighboring Countries | Luxembourg
Switzerland Jersey Guernsey Liechtenstein Wales Isle of Man Monaco Slovenia Ireland San Marino Norway Italy |
| Time Zone | CET (UTC +1)
CEST (UTC +2) |
| Population | 11.44 million (2017) |
| Symbol |  |
| Founded Date | October 4th, 1830 |
| Prime Minister of Belgium | Charles Michel |
| National Anthem | ‘’La Brabanconne’’ |
| Motto | ‘’Eendracht maakt macht (Unity Makes Strength)’’ |
| National Animal | Lion |
| National Bird | Common Kestrel |
| National Flower | Red Poppy |
| National Drink | Jenever |
| National Sport | Soccer |
| National Dance | Belgian Folk Dance |
| National Language | Dutch
German French |
| Seasons in Belgium | Rainy Season
Spring Season Summer Season Winter Season |
| Prestigious Awards of Belgium | Military Awards – Military Cross, Military Decoration, Croix de guerre, Cross of Honour for Military Service Abroad, Medal for Military Merit
Cinema Award – Belgian Film Critics Association, Flanders International Film Festival Ghent, Joseph Plateau Awards, Magritte Awards |
| Religion in Belgium | Roman Catholicism (58%)
Protestant (2%) Orthodox (1%) Other Christian (4%) Agnostic/Non-religious (20%) Atheist (7%) Islam (5%) Other Religion (2%) Not Stated (1%) |
| Average Marriage age in Belgium | 32.0 years for men and 29.6 years for women |
| Capital | Brussels (500 51’N 4021’E) |
| Number of Provinces | 10 Provinces |
| Largest Province in Belgium | Antwerp |
| Smallest Province in Belgium | Luxembourg |
| Number of Cities | 71 Cities |
| Largest City in Belgium | Brussels |
| Smallest City in Belgium | Houthalen-Helchteren |
| Literacy rate | 99% (males)
99% (females) |
| Type of Government | Democracy
Monarchy Representative Democracy Constitutional Monarchy Parliamentary System |
| GDP | PPP – $508.598 billion (2016)
Nominal – $470.179 billion (2016) |
| GDP per capita | $44,881 (2016) |
| Currency | Euro (€) (EUR) |
| Calling Code | +32 |
| Internet TLD | .be |
| ISO 3166 code | BE |
| Festivals of Belgium | New Year’s Eve and Day
Carnival Cinema Novo Festival van Vlaanderen Procession of the Holy Blood Zinneka Parade Ducasse of Mons Belgian National Day Meyboom Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix Brussels Beer Weekend Brussels Flower Show |
| Historic Monuments | Bastogne War Museum
Church of our lady Essex Farm Cemetery Het Steen Hill 62 Sanctuary Wood Museum In Flanders Field Museum Irish Peace Tower Langemark Tower Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 Menin Gate Passchedaele New British Cemetery Ploegsteert Memorial Plugstreet 14-18 International Centre Sanctuary wood cemetery The Mardasson Memorial The Trench of Death Tyne Cot Cemetery Waterloo Battlefield |
| Protected Areas in Belgium | 1 National Parks
9 Natural Parks |
| Longest River in Belgium | Scheldt River |
| Longest Bridge in Belgium | Magdeburg Water Bridge |
| Longest Railway Station | Brussels-South Railway Station |
| Largest Lake | Eau d’Heure Lakes |
| Highest Mountain in Belgium | Signal de Botrange |
| Biggest Dam in Belgium | Gileppe Dam |
| Biggest Waterfall in Belgium | Coo Waterfall |
| Tallest Building in Belgium | South Tower |
| Richest person of Belgium | Albert Frere |
| Best places to visit in Belgium | Bruges
Brussels Ghent Antwerp Ardennes Mechelen Tournai Leuven Dinant Mons |
| Official Website | https://www.belgium.be/en |
