Belgium

 Belgium

Belgium is a small country in Western Europe known for its medieval cities, chocolate, waffles, and its importance in European politics.

📍 Basic Facts

Capital: Brussels

Population: ~11.7 million

Official Languages: Dutch, French, and German

Currency: Euro (EUR)

Government: Federal constitutional monarchy

🌍 Location

Belgium borders:

France

Germany

Netherlands

Luxembourg

🏛️ European Importance

The capital Brussels is often called the “capital of Europe” because it hosts major international organizations such as:

European Union

NATO

🍫 Famous Food

Belgium is world-famous for:

Belgian chocolate

Belgian waffle

French fries (believed to have originated in Belgium)

🏰 Famous Places

Grand Place in Brussels

Atomium

Bruges – a beautiful medieval city

📜 History

Belgium became independent from Netherlands in 1830 after the Belgian Revolution.

⭐ Interesting Fact

Belgium has more castles per square kilometer than almost any country in the world.