Europe/Western Europe
Belgium
Brussels
11.8 Mio
30 528 km²
Euro
Coastal
German, French, Dutch
Historical Events
1830 - Belgian Revolution
Belgium gained independence from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands.
1960 - Independence of Belgian Congo
Belgian Congo gained independence, marking the start of decolonization in Africa.
1962 - Independence of Ruanda-Urundi
Ruanda-Urundi, a Belgian mandate, gained independence as Rwanda and Burundi.
1970 - Federalization Begins
Belgium began its transition from a unitary state to a federal state structure.
1993 - Belgian Federal State Established
The federal structure of Belgium was fully established, enhancing regional autonomy.
2010 - Record Government Formation Time
Belgium experienced a record 589 days without a government formation following elections.