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Belgium — silhouette, capital and facts
Belgium is in Europe and its capital is Brussels. With about 11 million people and 30,528 km², it ranks 136th in area and 81st in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Belgium, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Brussels
- Continent
- Europe
- Population
- about 11 million
- Area
- 30,528 km²
- Language
- Dutch, French and German
- Currency
- Euro
- Flag colors
- black, yellow, red
Borders
Belgium shares a land border with 4 countries: France, Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg.
Fun facts about Belgium
- In Brussels, the Manneken Pis statue of a little boy is dressed in different costumes throughout the year.
- The country has three official languages: Dutch, French and German.
- The saxophone was invented by Belgian Adolphe Sax in the 1840s.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
Which continent is Belgium in?
Belgium is in Europe.
Which countries border Belgium?
Belgium shares a land border with 4 countries: France, Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Belgium?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Belgium is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Belgium?
In Brussels, the Manneken Pis statue of a little boy is dressed in different costumes throughout the year. The country has three official languages: Dutch, French and German. The saxophone was invented by Belgian Adolphe Sax in the 1840s.
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