Belgium
Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country located in Western Europe. It is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the south, and the North Sea to the west. The capital of Belgium is Brussels, which is also the seat of major European Union and NATO institutions. Belgium is known for its cultural and linguistic diversity, being primarily divided into three linguistic regions: Flemish, Francophone, and German-speaking. This diversity is reflected in its politics, culture, and social life. The country has a rich artistic and architectural history, with well-preserved medieval cities like Bruges and Ghent. Belgium is famous for its cuisine, particularly chocolate, fries, waffles, and a wide range of beers. It is also known for its comic strips, including "Tintin" and "The Smurfs," which have become famous worldwide.
Population of Belgium from 2018 to 2020:
2018: Approximately 11.4 million inhabitants.
2019: Approximately 11.46 million inhabitants.
2020: Approximately 11.49 million inhabitants.
Capital (Brussels): Population in 2020: About 1.2 million inhabitants.
Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate)
Brussels: ~1.2 million
Antwerp: ~526,000
Ghent: ~262,000
Charleroi: ~202,000
Liège: ~197,000
Bruges: ~118,000
Namur: ~110,000
Leuven: ~101,000
Mons: ~96,000
Aalst: ~86,000
Belgium is divided into three regions: the Flemish Region, the Walloon Region, and the Brussels-Capital Region.
GDP in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About 455,000 million Euros.
2019: About 470,000 million Euros.
2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)
Public deficit in millions of Euros from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About 0.8% of GDP.
2019: About 1.9% of GDP.
2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)
% GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About 99.8%.
2019: About 98.6%.
2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)
Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020:
2018: About 5.4%.
2019: About 5.4%.
2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update)