Belgium is a founding member of the European Union. It has a population-based economy focused on free enterprise and transportation infrastructure. People visit Belgium to see landmarks, go on tours, take vacations, and experience the natural surroundings and cuisine. Belgium has a high life expectancy and literacy rate. The country uses its land for farming, which provides most of its food, though farming employs only 2% of the workforce. Mining was also important but is no longer due to high costs. Belgium builds railroads for transportation and has important service industries like education, healthcare, and government. It is a constitutional monarchy with a king and queen that speaks French, Dutch, and German.