Belgium
By: Madi Rozgonyi
Date joined to the European Union
1958
Was Belgium a founder of the EU
yes, Belgium was a founder of the EU
Was your country part of a another country at any point?
Yes, Belgium was part of the Netherlands
Where is Belgium located?
Belgium is located in Western Europe, bordering the North Sea and between France and Netherlands.
History of belgiums flag
Vertical design based on the flag of France, the color is from the arms of duchy Brabant(yellow lion with red claws and tongue on black field)
Capital of Belgium and 4 major cities:
Brussels is belgiums capital. 4 major cities are Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, and leige.
Places people can visit in Belgium:
-visit the capital(Brussels)
-Museums
-castles
-churches
-markets
Belgium government type:
Federal; constitutional monarchy
Belgiums currency type:
EURO; 100 cents
3 interesting facts:
- Belgium is about the size of Maryland
- Belgium is the 5th smallest country in the EU
- Belgium has more castles than any countries in the world