Belgium Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Belgium (ISO: BE) and the capital city, Brussels. This page enables you to explore Belgium and its land boundaries in total: 1,297 km. You may also view the border countries of Belgium (total: 4, France 556 km, Germany 133 km, Luxembourg 130 km, Netherlands 478 km with its area of total: 30,528 sq km; land: 30,278 sq km, water: 250 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
Find comprehensive geographical, economic, environmental, governmental, cultural, scientific, historical, and demographical related information below on the wiki page of Belgium.
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Belgium Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Belgium, located in Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
You are viewing Belgium and its location (Europe) at the geographic coordinates of 50 50 N, 4 00 E, inland counties boundaries and international borders.
Hint: Have a look at the Street view in Belgium, BE. All you have to do is drag and pull the little yellow man (Pegman) on the Google map above the desired location in Belgium. After that, whenever it is available (currently more than 50 countries provided by Google around the world), blue stripes will appear to show the photos and details from Google’s regularly updated database.
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Geographical facts about Belgium including Brussels, the capital city of Belgium |
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| Name of the country: | Belgium | Capital city: | Brussels |
| Geographical coordinates of Belgium: | 50 50 N, 4 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Brussels: | 50 50 N 4 20 E |
| Location of Belgium: | Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands | Continent / area: | Europe |
| The area of Belgium: | total: 30,528 sq km; land: 30,278 sq km, water: 250 sq km | Area comparative of Belgium: | about the size of Maryland |
| The elevation data of Belgium: | mean elevation: 181 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: North Sea 0 m, highest point: Botrange 694 m | The climate of Belgium: | temperate: mild winters, cool summers: rainy, humid, cloudy |
| Land use of Belgium: | agricultural land: 44.1%; arable land 27.2%; permanent crops 0.8%; permanent pasture 16.1%; forest: 22.4%; other: 33.5% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 230 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Belgium: | crossroads of Western Europe; most West European capitals are within 1,000 km of Brussels, the seat of both the European Union and NATO | The terrain of Belgium: | flat coastal plains in northwest, central rolling hills, rugged mountains of Ardennes Forest in southeast |
| Land boundaries of Belgium: | total: 1,297 km | Borders countries of Belgium: | France 556 km, Germany 133 km, Luxembourg 130 km, Netherlands 478 km |
| Maritime claims of Belgium: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: geographic coordinates define outer limitcontinental shelf: median line with neighbors | ||
Fast Facts about Belgium
Are you traveling to Belgium? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Europe, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands.
Did you know that the legal system of Belgium is civil law system based on the French Civil Code; note – Belgian law continues to be modified in conformance with the legislative norms mandated by the European Union; judicial review of legislative acts?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Belgium, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 154,012 km, paved: 120,514 km (including 1,756 km of expressways), unpaved: 33,498 km (2010)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: BRUSSELS (capital) 2.045 million; Antwerp 994,000 (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 97.9% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Belgium: 11,409,077 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 0.73% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Dutch (official language) 60%, French (official language) 40%, German (official language) less than 1%. These days, Belgium has to face a net migration rate of 5.6 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Belgium nowadays; Flemish 58%, Walloon 31%, mixed or other 11%.
The right to vote in Belgium can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and compulsory and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Belgium. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: 5 years.
In case if you plan to visit Belgium for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Belgium are: 21 July (1831) Ascension Day (ascension to the throne of King LEOPOLD I).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Belgium, these are the most likely dangers you might face: flooding is a threat along rivers and in areas of reclaimed coastal land, protected from the sea by concrete dikes. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Brussels and/or Belgium?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Belgium, the population has to face a death rate of 9.7 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Belgium
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Belgium. Here they are: Dutch (official language) 60%, French (official language) 40%, German (official language) less than 1%.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .be
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; temperate: mild winters, cool summers: rainy, humid, cloudy.
Its capital city is Brussels, where the local time zone is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Brussels: Daylight saving time: +1hr begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Belgium; mean elevation: 181 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: North Sea 0 m, highest point: Botrange 694 m. The length of its total coastline are: 66.5 km and the length of the land boundaries is total: 1,297 km.
Current environmental issues in Belgium; intense pressures from human activities: urbanization, dense transportation network, industry, extensive animal breeding and crop cultivation; air and water pollution also have repercussions for neighboring countries.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: flooding is a threat along rivers and in areas of reclaimed coastal land, protected from the sea by concrete dikes.
For your traveling options, there are 41 (2013) airports and 1 (2013) heliports in Belgium all together with 2,043 km (1,528 km in regular commercial use) (2012) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 154,012 km, paved: 120,514 km (including 1,756 km of expressways), unpaved: 33,498 km (2010).
Background of Belgium
Like every nation, Belgium also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830; it was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. The country prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Political divisions between the Dutch-speaking Flemish of the north and the French-speaking Walloons of the south have led in recent years to constitutional amendments granting these regions formal recognition and autonomy. Its capital, Brussels, is home to numerous international organizations including the EU and NATO. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
