Europe: Belgium
About 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.
| Vital Statistics | |
| Capitol City: | Brussels |
| Population: | 10,258,762 (July 2001 est.) |
| Percent below poverty: | 4% |
| Language: | Dutch 58%, French 32%, German 10%, legally bilingual (Dutch and French) |
| Date of independence: | 21 July 1831 (from the Netherlands) |
| Form of government: | federal parliamentary democracy und |
| Title of Leader: | king heads state; prime minister is |
| Natural Resources: | coal, natural gas |
| Environmental Issues: | the environment is exposed to intense pressures from human activities: urbanization, dense transportation network, industry, intense animal breeding and crop cultivation; air and water pollution also have repercussions for neighboring countries; uncertain |
| Agricultural Products: | sugar beets, fresh vegetables, fruits, grain, tobacco; beef, veal, pork, milk |
| Imports: | machinery and equipment, chemicals, metals and metal products |
| Exports: | machinery and equipment, chemicals, diamonds, metals and metal products |
| Trading Partners: | IMPORTS: EU 71% (Germany 18%, Netherlands 17%, France 14%, UK 9%) (1999) EXPORTS: EU 76% (Germany 18%, France 18%, Netherlands 12%, UK 10%) (1999) |
Belgium Headlines
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[Ad - World3News.com/JOBS] - Sep 7 2010 12:40 p.m.
Canada Remembers the Liberation of Belgium
[PR-Canada.net] - Sep 7 2010 12:40 p.m.
Canada Remembers the Liberation of Belgium
[PR-USA.net] - Sep 7 2010 10:55 a.m.
There are major problems with the system of electronic tagging in Belgium. Some 300 electronic tags are simply lying in the cupboard because there isn't enough staff to operate the system.
[VRT Nieuws] - Sep 7 2010 10:40 a.m.
Belgium to implement EU sanctions on Iran
[Kuwait News Agency] - Sep 7 2010 4:32 a.m.
Turkey hosts Belgium today in first real test for coach Hiddink
[Zaman] - Sep 7 2010 1:58 a.m.
More talk of Belgium split as coalition talks fail
[Zaman] - Sep 7 2010 12:19 a.m.
Belgium - Drug companies fund research with predetermined results
[Meat Trade News Daily] - Sep 7 2010 12:13 a.m.
Turkey looks for three more points in Belgium match
[Turkish Daily] - Sep 6 2010 9:15 p.m.
Belgium: Drift into danger
[Economist Intelligence Unit] - Sep 6 2010 7:40 p.m.
Left leader warns of 'end of Belgium'
[Morning Star Online] - Sep 6 2010 6:39 p.m.
Travel Goods - Belgium - Market Report - New Market Report Published
[OfficialSpin] - Sep 6 2010 6:07 p.m.
Research and Markets - Belgium Pharmaceutical Market Analysis 2010 - 2014
[NewsRX] - Sep 6 2010 5:49 p.m.
Get ready for the abolition of Belgium, warns top MP as talks between feuding French and Flemish parties break down
[Mail Online UK] - Sep 6 2010 4:52 p.m.
Travel Goods - Belgium - Market Report - New Market Report Published
[OfficialWire] - Sep 6 2010 3:53 p.m.
Belgium stares into abyss as coalition talks fail
[EurActiv.com] - Sep 6 2010 2:55 p.m.
PS prepares for the end of Belgium
[Flanders Today] - Sep 6 2010 1:42 p.m.
German Spezialfond looks to invest in Belgium, France
[Investment Pensions Europe] - Sep 6 2010 12:22 p.m.
Belgium: Industry posts sales growth in August
[Automotive World] - Sep 6 2010 8:58 a.m.
Turkey to face Belgium in Euro 2012 qualifying round
[World Bulletin] - Sep 6 2010 8:33 a.m.
Hewitt to lead Australia against Belgium
[Philippine Daily Inquirer] - Sep 6 2010 7:55 a.m.
Fears over 'break up' of Belgium
[Telegraph] - Sep 6 2010 7:16 a.m.
Belgium in crisis as mediator quits
[Zaman] - Sep 6 2010 1:57 a.m.
Belgium back in crisis
[Sri Lanka Daily News] - Sep 6 2010 1:48 a.m.
Get ready for break-up of Belgium: top minister
[ABS-CBN News] - Sep 6 2010 12:08 a.m.
Get ready for break-up of Belgium: top minister
[Yahoo! News] - Sep 5 2010 11:15 p.m.
The national team of Germany has started the qualifying round of Euro-2012 with a guest match against the National Team of Belgium
[Caspio Net] - Sep 5 2010 10:32 p.m.
More talk of Belgium split as coalition talks fail
[TheStar.com.my] - Sep 5 2010 10:01 p.m.
King Albert Of Belgium Appoints Two Mediators To Resolve Political Crisis
[Eurasia Review] - Sep 5 2010 9:20 p.m.
Belgium plans to neuter most cats
[Malaysia Sun] - Sep 5 2010 8:56 p.m.
Belgium plans to neuter most cats
[The Hindu] - Sep 5 2010 8:25 p.m.
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