Kingdom of Belgium
Belgium
National anthem of Belgium
The Brabançonne
Weather in Brussels
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Map of Belgium
Basic information on Belgium
Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830; it was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. The country prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions between the Dutch-speaking Flemings of the north and the French-speaking Walloons of the south have led in recent years to constitutional amendments granting these regions formal recognition and autonomy.
| Location | Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands |
| Population | 10,392,226 (July 2007 est.) |
| Nationality | noun: Belgian(s) adjective: Belgian |
| Flag description | three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), yellow, and red note: the design was based on the flag of France |