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Belgium , Du. België, Fr. La Belgique, officially Kingdom of Belgium, constitutional kingdom (2005 est. pop. 10,364,000), 11,781 sq mi (30,513 sq km), NW Europe. Belgium is bordered on the N by the Netherlands and the North Sea, on the E by Germany and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and on the W and SW by France. Brussels is the capital and Antwerp is the chief commercial center and one of the world's major ports. Other important cities include Ghent and Liège. Land and People The terrain is low lying except in the Ardennes Mts. in the south. It is crossed... Read more

Belgium
Belgium area: 30,510sq km (11,780sq mi) population: 10,239,085...Catholic 72%) currency: Euro = 100 centsKingdom in nw Europe. Belgium is a densely populated nation. Behind the North Sea coastline...drained and are protected from the sea by dykes. Central Belgium consists of low plateaux – except ... Read more

Belgium
Belgium Basic Data Official Country Name: Kingdom of Belgium Region (Map name): Europe Population: 10,252,762 Language...per 1,000: 226.9 Background & General Characteristics Belgium's media landscape — and position in European leadership... Read more

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