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01:43:42am

Monday, April 6, 2026

Brussels • Europe/Brussels

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Country Information

Capital

Brussels

Population

3,988,482

Area

30,528 km²

Largest City

Brussels

Daylight Saving Time (DST)

Not Observed

ISO Code

BE / BEL

Time Zones

1 zone

Languages

Dutch, French, German

Currency

Euro (€) - €100

Coordinates

Decimal:50.8505, 4.3488

DMS:50°51′02″N, 4°20′56″E

Elevation

Highest:694 m

Lowest:0 m

Average:347 m

International Dialing Code

+32

Time Zones

• Europe/Brussels| CEST (UTC+2)

Geographic Extremes

Northernmost

Southernmost

Easternmost

Westernmost

About Belgium

•Belgium is known for its rich history as a hub of trade and commerce in medieval Europe.

•The country is famous for its diverse culinary traditions, including its world-renowned chocolates and waffles.

•Belgium has three official languages: Dutch, French, and German, reflecting its multicultural society.

•The Battle of Waterloo, a significant event in European history, took place in Belgium in 1815.

•Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is home to the headquarters of the European Union and NATO.

•The country is famous for its Art Nouveau architecture, with Victor Horta being a key figure in this movement.

•Belgium hosts numerous festivals, including the Carnival of Binche, which is recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

•The Atomium, a landmark building in Brussels, was constructed for the 1958 Brussels Exposition and symbolizes atomic energy.

•Belgium has a strong tradition of comic art, being the birthplace of famous characters like Tintin and the Smurfs.

•The country is known for its extensive network of canals and rivers, which have historically facilitated trade and transportation.

•Belgian beer is recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, with hundreds of unique varieties produced across the country.

•The country has a rich artistic heritage, producing notable painters like René Magritte and Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

•Flanders and Wallonia are two distinct regions in Belgium, each with its own cultural identity and economic strengths.

•Belgium is also famous for its lace-making tradition, particularly in the city of Bruges, which has a long history of this craft.

•The Royal Palace of Brussels serves as the official palace of the King and Queen of the Belgians and is a symbol of the monarchy.