Belgium

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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]

Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830;

German occupation[edit]

It was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II.

Prosperity[edit]

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]

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]

The capital city of Brussels is home to numerous international organizations including the EU and NATO.

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