| Name: | Belgium (Kingdom of Belgium) |
| Local name (French): | Belgique (Royaume de Belgique) |
| Local name (Dutch): | België (Koninkrijk België) |
| Local name (German): | Belgien (Königreich Belgien) |
| Bordering countries: | France, Luxemburg, Germany, Netherlands |
| Status: | sovereign state |
| Surface: | 30.5 ths. sq. km |
| Population (2003): | 10 289 ths. |
| Capital: | Brussels (Bruxelles / Brussel / Brüssel) |
| Official languages: | French, Dutch (Flemish), German |
| Administrative divisions: | 3 regions, 10 provinces |
| Ethno-linguistic divisions: | 3 ethnic communities |
