Belgium Population: 10,348,276 (July 2004 est.) Capital: Brussels [ Select Another Country ]

An Introduction to Belgium
Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830 and was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. It has prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions between the Dutch-speaking Flemings 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.

The Belgian Flag Three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), yellow, and red; the design was based on the flag of France.

Rankings of The Most Populous Countries in the World.

1. China   2. India   3. United States   4. Indonesia   5. Brazil   6. Russia   7. Pakistan   8. Bangladesh   9. Japan 10. Nigeria

11. Mexico 12. Germany 13. Philippines 14. Vietnam 15. Egypt 16. Turkey 17. Iran 18. Ethiopia 19. Thailand 20. United Kingdom

21. France 22. Italy 23. Congo 24. Ukraine 25. South Korea 26. South Africa 27. Burma 28. Colombia 29. Spain 30. Poland

Some interesting facts and figures about Belgium. Pop Growth Rate / Year:     • 0.16% Avg. Life Expectancy:     • 75.26 yrs - Male     • 81.75 yrs - Female Phone Lines:     • 5,120,400 (2002) Televisions:     • 4.72 million (1997) Radios:     • 8,075,000 (1997) Internet Code:     • .be Did you know ... People from Belgium are called Belgians