Belgium is the beating heart of the European market and a major player in international trade.
Belgium is one of the founding members of the European Union and a centre for international institutions.
Belgium lies at the centre of one of the world’s richest and most highly developed regions.
Belgium has a rich culture and diverse population.
Belgium is an open community:
- it consists of the Flemish Region, the Brussels Capital Region and the Walloon Region
- it has three official languages and Communities: Dutch, French and German
- and four language areas: the Dutch-speaking language area, the French-speaking language area, the German-speaking language area and the bilingual language area of the Brussels Capital Region
Learn more about:
- Belgium, its institutions, population and tourism on the Belgian government portal
- Belgium in the world context: people, stories, facts and figures, on the website focusonbelgium of the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation
- Belgium in figures on the website statbel of the Federal Public Service Economy, SMEs, Self-Employed and Energy
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