Belgium
Kingdom of Belgium
Europe · Western Europe
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Audrey Hepburn
actor
Born in Brussels, she became one of the most beloved film stars of the twentieth century.
Local Delicacy
Moules-frites
This famous Belgian meal combines mussels with crispy fried potatoes.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Grand Place
Brussels' central square is celebrated for its ornate guildhalls and historic beauty.
Agriculture & Produce
Sugar beet is one of Belgium's most important arable cash crops and is widely grown in the lowlands.
Pear is Belgium's standout fruit crop, with the country being a major European producer, especially of Conference pears.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
Accordion is widely associated with Belgian folk, dance, and café music traditions.
Belgium is the birthplace of Adolphe Sax, making the saxophone especially iconic there.
Organ has a major role in Belgian church music and historic concert traditions.
Violin is important in Belgian classical music and regional folk repertoires.
Guitar is widely played in Belgian pop, rock, chanson, and jazz scenes.