Belgium
General
Population: 10,414,336 (2009)
Land Area: 30,528 sq km
Natural Resources: Construction materials, silica sands, carbonates
Capital: Brussels
Political System: Federal Parliamentary Democracy
State Leader: Yves Leterme (2009)
Languages: Dutch, French, German
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Major Religions: Roman Catholic 75%, Other 25%
Major Ethnicities: Fleming 58%, Walloon 31%, Mixed and Other 11%
Life Expectancy: 79,22 years (2009)
Economy
GDP: 466,9 billion (2009)
GDP Per Capita: 36,600 (2009)
GDP Growth Rate: -3,1% (2009)
GDP Structure: Agriculture 0,8%, Industry 24,5%, Services 74,7% (2009)
Labour Force By Occupation: Agriculture 2%, Industry 25%, Services 73% (2007)
Industries: Engineering and metal products, motor vehicle assembly, transportation equipment, scientific instruments, processed food and beverages, chemicals, basic metals, textiles, glass, petroleum
Agriculture Products: Sugar beets, fresh vegetables, fruits, grain, tobacco; beef, veal, pork, milk
Tourism Revenue: 10,04 billion (2004)
Unemployment Rate: 8,3% (2009)
Military
Army Size: 36 900 (2004)
Budget: 1,3% of GDP (2005)
Current Situation
Belgium is located in northwest Europe, it bordered by France, The Netherlands, Luxembourg and Germany. The European Union and NATO are located in Belgium. Belgium has a very advanced economy and is very industrialized. Belgium is currently in the midst of some political instability, because the coalition government has failed to remain united and if another coalition does not emerge, there will be elections.
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Sources
CIA World Factbook: Belgium
The Economist: The World In 2010
Wikipedia: Belgium