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Belgium : Wiki, Area, Biography, Location, Currency, Festivals & More

February 16, 2018 by Study Mentor Leave a Comment

CountryBelgium
ContinentEurope
Location50.50390 N, 4.46990 E
Map of Belgium Map of Belgium
Flag belgium flag
Area30,528 km²
Coastline41.3 miles
Neighboring CountriesLuxembourg

Netherlands

England

Germany

Switzerland

Jersey

France

Guernsey

Liechtenstein

Wales

Denmark

Isle of Man

Monaco

Czech Republic

Austria

Slovenia

Ireland

San Marino

Croatia

Poland

Norway

Italy

Time ZoneCET (UTC +1)

CEST (UTC +2)

Population11.44 million (2017)
Symbol belgium symbol
Founded DateOctober 4th, 1830
Prime Minister of BelgiumCharles Michel
National Anthem‘’La Brabanconne’’
Motto‘’Eendracht maakt macht (Unity Makes Strength)’’
National AnimalLion
National BirdCommon Kestrel
National FlowerRed Poppy
National DrinkJenever
National SportSoccer
National DanceBelgian Folk Dance
National LanguageDutch

German

French

Seasons in BelgiumRainy Season

Spring Season

Summer Season

Winter Season

Prestigious Awards of BelgiumMilitary 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 BelgiumRoman 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 Belgium32.0 years for men and 29.6 years for women
CapitalBrussels (500 51’N 4021’E)
Number of Provinces10 Provinces
Largest Province in BelgiumAntwerp
Smallest Province in BelgiumLuxembourg
Number of Cities71 Cities
Largest City in BelgiumBrussels
Smallest City in BelgiumHouthalen-Helchteren
Literacy rate99% (males)

99% (females)

Type of GovernmentDemocracy

Monarchy

Federation

Representative Democracy

Constitutional Monarchy

Parliamentary System

Popular Monarchy

GDPPPP – $508.598 billion (2016)

Nominal – $470.179 billion (2016)

GDP per capita$44,881 (2016)
CurrencyEuro (€) (EUR)
Calling Code +32
Internet TLD.be
ISO 3166 codeBE
Festivals of BelgiumNew 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 MonumentsBastogne 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 BelgiumScheldt River
Longest Bridge in BelgiumMagdeburg Water Bridge
Longest Railway StationBrussels-South Railway Station
Largest LakeEau d’Heure Lakes
Highest Mountain in BelgiumSignal de Botrange
Biggest Dam in BelgiumGileppe Dam
Biggest Waterfall in BelgiumCoo Waterfall
Tallest Building in BelgiumSouth Tower
Richest person of BelgiumAlbert Frere
Best places to visit in BelgiumBruges

Brussels

Ghent

Antwerp

Ardennes

Mechelen

Tournai

Leuven

Dinant

Mons

Official Websitehttps://www.belgium.be/en

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