Belgium

Capital: Brussels ; GDP growth (annual %) 2016 : 1.2%
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Key Facts

Full name: Kingdom of Belgium
Population: 10.7 million (UN, 2010)
Area: 30,528 sq km (11,787 sq miles)
Major languages: Dutch, French, German
Major religion: Christianity
Life expectancy: 77 years (men), 83 years (women) (UN)
Monetary unit: 1 euro = 100 cents
Main exports: Machinery and electrical equipment, chemicals, vehicles, metals, diamonds
GNI per capita: US $45,910 (World Bank, 2010)
Internet domain: .be
International dialling code: +32
 

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    Belgium

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  • Mayor of Warsaw and President of Eurocities, a Brussels-based association

    2013/07/28

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    The next long term budget for the EU must reflect this by directing EU spending and investment where it makes the greatest and most visible impact for the majority of citizens. This would truly be a step towards both 'better spending’ and change in the EU in terms of economic recovery and restoring public confidence.