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Belgium

Bel·gium [ béljəm ] country in northwestern Europe, bordering the North Sea. It became independent in 1830.
Languages: Flemish, French, German.
Currency: euro.
Capital: Brussels.
Population: 10,403,951 (2008 estimate).
Area: 30,528 sq km (11,787 sq mi) 
Official name  Kingdom of Belgium
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