Belgium
Belgium is a country / Monarchy in northwestern Europe. It is also the headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
History[edit | edit source]
Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830;
German occupation[edit | edit source]
It was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II.
Prosperity[edit | edit source]
The country prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU.
Political divisions[edit | edit source]
In recent years, political divisions between the Dutch-speaking Flemish of the north and the French-speaking Walloons of the south have led to constitutional amendments granting these regions formal recognition and autonomy.
Capital[edit | edit source]
The capital city of Brussels is home to numerous international organizations including the EU and NATO.
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