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Belgium: Overview and History

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Belgium is a small country in Europe that is about the size of Maryland, 11,730 square miles, with a population of 10 million. Belgium has three official languages: Dutch, French, and German. However, English is widely spoken and is known as the fourth unofficial language. Since Belgium is so small, it can easily be traversed within a day. To make things even simpler for travelers, Belgium has a train network throughout the country.

Belgium is divided into three regions: Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels; each region has self-government in many capacities. Flanders and Wallonia contain many cities, while Brussels encompasses only one city. This guide will explore the history of Belgium and how it came to be an independent nation.

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