Belgium Map: Country Profile, Geography, History and Interesting Facts

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  • Area: 30500 square kilometres
  • Population: 1.1 crore
  • Capital: Brussels

Did you know that Belgium has three official languages and none of them is called Belgian? People speak Dutch, French, and German in various parts of the country. 

Belgium Map and Bordering Countries

Belgium is a small country located in western Europe bordering the North Sea, surrounded by the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany and France.  

Some 1.1 crore people live in a relatively small area of 30500 square kilometres making Belgium one of the densely populated countries in the world. 

The capital city Brussels is home to the headquarters of both the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 

Belgium is known for its waffles, chocolates and truffles. Not only this, cartoon of the smurfs, tin tin originated in Belgium. 

Talking about art, the iconic statue of the peeing boy, Manneken Pis is an old bronze statue and the most loved symbol of Belgium. 



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