Belgium: capital, population, borders and facts
Belgium is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Brussels. Roughly 12 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Belgium shares a land border with 4 countries: France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands. Its coast touches the North Sea. The national flag uses black, yellow and red.
| Capital city | Brussels |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population (approx.) | 12 million |
| Land neighbours | 4: France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands |
| Seas and oceans | North Sea |
| Flag colours | black, yellow, red |
Outline of Belgium
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
What is the population of Belgium?
Belgium has roughly 12 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Belgium?
Belgium borders France, Germany, Luxembourg and Netherlands.
Is Belgium landlocked?
No, Belgium is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Belgium
In Belgium, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and E and emergency number police 101 or 112, ambulance 112, fire 112. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Belgium travel basics page.
Put what you know about Belgium to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Belgium is Brussels. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Belgium flag uses black, yellow and red. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Belgium has 4 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 12 million people, Belgium is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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