• It is a small, densely populated country located in Western Europe. 
• Borders: Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France 
• Capital: Brussels is also the de facto capital of the European Union (EU) and hosts the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 
• Independence: 4^th October1830 
• Regions: It is divided into three main regions -  
  • Flanders in the north, where Dutch (Flemish) is spoken. 
  • Wallonia in the south, where French is spoken. 
  • Brussels-Capital Region, a bilingual region where both Dutch and French are official.  
  • Belgium is linguistically diverse, with three official languages: Dutch, French and German. 
• Currency: Euro (€) 
• Government: Belgium is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. 
• Monarch: King Philippe 
• Prime Minister: Alexander De Croo   
• It is also known for its chocolate, beer, and diamonds (Antwerp is a global diamond center). 
• Port in Antwerp is one of the largest and busiest in the world. 
• Major Rivers: Meuse, Rhine, Scheldt, Seine, Yser.  
• It is a founding member of the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 

Location of Belgium