Since July 21, 2013 · King of the Belgians · Constitutional Monarch & Head of State
Queen of the Belgians · Consort of King Philippe & Senior Member of the Belgian Royal Family
Duchess of Brabant · Heir Apparent to the Belgian Throne & Eldest Child of King Philippe
Since February 3, 2025 · Prime Minister of Belgium · Head of Government & Executive Authority
Brussels, Belgium:
Antwerp, Belgium:
Ghent, Belgium:
Charleroi, Belgium:
Liège, Belgium:
Bruges, Belgium:
Namur, Belgium:
Leuven, Belgium:
Mons, Belgium:
Aalst, Belgium:
Flanders (Vlaanderen)
Wallonia (Wallonie)
Brussels-Capital Region
Belgium is a country in Western Europe characterized by coastal plains along the North Sea, fertile central lowlands, and the forested hills and valleys of the Ardennes in the southeast.
📍 Belgium is a country located in Western Europe, positioned along the North Sea and serving as a key crossroads between major European regions. It is bordered by Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, and France to the south and southwest, with a coastline along the North Sea to the northwest.
Belgium’s landscape varies from coastal plains in the northwest to rolling hills and forests in the Ardennes region of the southeast. The central part of the country features fertile plains and major urban areas. Its strategic location has historically made it a hub for trade, culture, and political activity in Europe, often serving as a meeting point between Germanic and Romance cultures. Today, Belgium remains an important center for international cooperation and governance.
Capital
Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region
(Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest / Bruxelles, Région de Bruxelles-Capitale)
Largest Cities
Regions of Belgium (Régions / Gewesten)
B
Brussels-Capital Region
(Région de Bruxelles-Capitale / Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest)
F
Flemish Region
(Vlaams Gewest)
W
Walloon Region
(Région wallonne)
Belgium is divided into three regions: the Flemish Region, the Walloon Region, and the Brussels-Capital Region. These regions are responsible for territorial and economic matters and are distinct from Belgium’s linguistic communities.
At the second administrative level, Belgium is divided into 10 provinces, all located within the Flemish and Walloon Regions, while the Brussels-Capital Region does not have provinces and functions as a single region in its own right.
Total: 3
At the second administrative level, Belgium is divided into 10 provinces, all located within the Flemish and Walloon Regions, while the Brussels-Capital Region does not have provinces and functions as a single region in its own right.
Total: 3
Brussels-Capital Region (Région de Bruxelles-Capitale / Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest)
The Brussels-Capital Region is one of the three regions of Belgium and serves as the national capital region. It is officially bilingual (French and Dutch) and is subdivided into 19 municipalities. Total: 1
Flemish Region (Vlaams Gewest)
A
E
F
L
W
The Flemish Region is one of the three regions of Belgium and covers the Dutch-speaking northern part of the country. It is subdivided into five provinces. Total: 5
Walloon Region (Région wallonne)
The Walloon Region is one of the three regions of Belgium and covers the French-speaking southern part of the country. It is subdivided into five provinces. Total: 5
Airports (Luchthavens • Aéroports • Flughäfen)
A
Antwerp International Airport
Antwerp • ANR
B
Brussels Airport
Brussels • BRU
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
Charleroi • CRL
L
Liège Airport
Liège • LGG
O
Ostend–Bruges International Airport
Ostend • OST
Belgium maintains a dense aviation network centered around Brussels Airport, the kingdom's primary international gateway and largest passenger airport.
Regional airports support commercial, cargo, and low-cost airline traffic across the Benelux region and wider Europe.
IATA airport codes are displayed beside each airport.
Total Airports Listed: 5
Regional airports support commercial, cargo, and low-cost airline traffic across the Benelux region and wider Europe.
IATA airport codes are displayed beside each airport.
Total Airports Listed: 5
Road System (Western European Benelux Infrastructure)
Drives On: Right
Belgium follows right-hand traffic regulations.
Electrical System (Western European Standards)
Primary Plug Types: Type C & Type E
Voltage: 230V / 50Hz
Belgium uses standard continental European electrical systems and outlets.
What is the Internet TLD for Belgium?
A top-level domain (TLD) is the ending section of a website address appearing after the final dot.Country-code TLDs are assigned to sovereign states and territories worldwide.
Examples:
.nl = Netherlands .fr = France .de = Germany
Belgium uses:
.be
What is the ISO Code for Belgium?
ISO country codes originate from the international ISO 3166 standard maintained by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).Belgium is a sovereign country located in Western Europe and is a founding member of the European Union.
Belgium is assigned the following international identifiers:
BE — ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 BEL — ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3 056 — ISO 3166-1 Numeric
Official ISO country name:
Kingdom of Belgium
ISO-2 Code: BE
ISO-3 Code: BEL
ISO Numeric Code: 056
BE 
Belgium (ISO 3166-1)
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