Belgium has a population of over 10 million people and its capital and largest city is Brussels which has around 1 million residents. The country has two main official languages, Dutch and French, and the predominant religion is Roman Catholicism. Belgium has a federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy form of government. Some notable historical events include its independence being recognized in 1831 after being controlled by other European powers and its role in World War II. Belgium has a highly developed free market economy based around industry and services and is famous for exports like chocolate and waffles.

2. Capital
 Brussels is the capital of Belgium

3. Demographic Information
 Belgium has a population of 10,379,067
 Belgium covers a total of 11,780 square
miles.
 The 2 main languages are Dutch and
French.
 Brussels is the capital with
approximately 1 million people.
 75% of Belgians are Roman Catholic.

4. Form of Government
 Belgium has a federal parliamentary
democracy.
 This form of government is under a
constitutional monarchy
 There and the Executive- King (head of
state), Prime Minister (head of
government), Council of Ministers (cabinet)
branches. Legislative bicameral parliament
(Senate and House of Representatives)
branches.

5. Historical Events
 Belgium was created in 57 BC after
being invaded by Romans.
 Many of Belgium's fortunes and
misfortunes have come from Europe's
ever-changing balance of power.
 Parties of raiding Vikings forced the
growth of feudal domains in the 9th and
10th centuries. This was called the rise
of Flanders.

6. Historical Events
(Continued)
 At the Conference of London in January
1831, the European powers recognized
Belgian independence.
 After WWII the country was caught up in
a constitutional crisis over Léopold III’s
wartime actions.
 Many people believe that early
surrender saved Belgium as a country.

7. Economic Information
 Belgium has a well developed free market
economy. (Both industry and service)
 In 1999, the nation ranked number 11
among the world's top exporters.
 Belgium's economy has consistently placed
among the top 20 economies of the world.
 Belgium's economy was based on the
nation's manufacturing capabilities through
most of its history.

8. Food
 Belgium is famous for its waffles.
 Belgians enjoy making deserts out of
waffles.
 Many cuisines contain fruits and
chocolates.
 America’s idea of Belgium waffles is
very inaccurate.

9. Major Cities
 Brussels is the largest city of Belgium
 Brussels has a population of over 1
million people
 Anwerpen is the second largest city with
nearly 500,000 residents.
 Belgium's Flanders region contains the
most big cities.

10. Contribution to the Arts
 Belgium art expression idea from
various disciplines portray the life and
traditions of the people of the country.
 Belgium is essentially a heterogeneous
country with diverse ethnic groups.
 The arts and culture of Belgium is
diverse, rich and colorful.
 Belgium artist use realism and
surrealism.

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