Belgium - General

Key Facts

Geography

Area

30,528 sq km (11,787 sq miles).

Population

11,267,910 (2016).

Population density

363 per sq km.

Capital

Brussels.

Government

Constitutional monarchy. Federal state comprising three autonomous regions.

Head of state

King Philippe since 2013.

Head of government

Prime Minister Bart De Wever since 2025.

Electricity

220 volts AC, 50Hz. European plugs with two round pins are standard.

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