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Belgium
Beer, Chocolate, and Three Languages
Overview
A small but influential European nation at the crossroads of Dutch, French, and German cultures, headquarters of the EU and NATO, and birthplace of surrealism, chocolate, and world-class beer.
Geographic Context
Region
Europe
Subregion
Western Europe
Land Area
30,528 km²
Capital
Brussels
Languages
German, French, Dutch
Currencies
Euro (€)
At a Glance
84
Oyster Score
Composite index
Health
65
Freedom
94
Security
94
Life Expectancy
81.5 yrs
Median Age
41.4 yrs
Urbanization
98%
Cost Index
78
Housing Index
68
Healthcare Access
72/100
Climate
Average Temperature
10.0°C
Average AQI
37
Most Temperate Cities
1 Turnhout 10.5°C
2 Provincie Vlaams-Brabant 10.4°C
3 Brugge 10.4°C
4 Province du Brabant Wallon 10.4°C
5 Brussels 10.4°C
Best Air Quality Cities
1 Bullange 10 AQI
2 Amblève 11 AQI
3 Saint-Vith 11 AQI
4 Province de Liège 12 AQI
5 Liège 12 AQI
Cities
Provincie Vlaams-Brabant Gent Écaussinnes-d’Enghien Province de Liège Brugge Terkoest Province de Namur Province du Brabant Wallon Brussels Province du Hainaut Bullange Antwerpen
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Economy & Finance
Finances
Economic Indicators
Cost Index 78
Cost of Living
Price Levels & Affordability
Housing Index 68
Investment
Credit Rating & Markets
Corp. Tax 33.99%
Taxation
Tax Rates & Compliance
Employment
Labor & Social Protection
Startup Score 63/100
Business Environment
Trade & Commerce
FDI Openness 27/100
Society & Governance
International
Travel
Visas & Entry Requirements
Visa-Free 159 countries
Diplomatic Relations
Embassies & Alliances
Missions 101
Defence
Military & Security
Mil. Spending 1.21% GDP
Infrastructure
Energy & Transport
Internet Speed 165 Mbps
Environment
Emissions & Biodiversity
Disaster Risk 8/100
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Sources: World Bank | WHO | Freedom House | OECD · Last updated: 2025
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