Belgium

• Full name: Kingdom of Belgium
• Population: 10.8 million (2012)
• Capital: Brussels
• Area: 30,528 sq km (11,787 sq miles)
• Major languages: Dutch, French, German
• Major religion: Christianity
• Life expectancy: 77 years (men), 83 years (women)
• Monetary unit: 1 euro = 100 cents
• Main exports: Machinery and electrical equipment, chemicals, vehicles, metals, diamonds
• GNI per capita: US $45,930 (2011)
• Internet domain: .be

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