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Belgium

Country in Northwestern Europe

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Belgium, officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a country in Northwestern Europe. Situated in a coastal lowland region known as the Low Countries, it is bordered by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, France to the south, and the North Sea to the west. Belgium covers an area of 30,689 km2 (11,849 sq mi) and has a population of more than 11.8 million; its population density of 383/km2 (990/sq mi) ranks 22nd in the world and sixth in Europe.

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🇺🇸 4 takeaways from the U.S. men's national soccer team's World Cup tune-up games (2026-04-01)
The two losses — 5-2 to Belgium and 2-0 to Portugal — were a wakeup call for the USMNT and the team's ambitions for this summer's World Cup....
🇺🇸 Adams recalled for Scotland's Women's World Cup qualifiers vs Belgium (2026-03-25)
Eilidh Adams has been recalled to the Scotland squad for next month's Women's World Cup qualifying double-header against Belgium....
🇺🇸 Set During the Nazi Occupation of Belgium, WWII Labor Camp Drama ‘Breendonk’ Explores Moral Dilemmas From Past and Present (2026-03-23)
For decades, Flanders has been building a strong TV and cinema industry, powered by locally groomed talents and creators who navigate easily between f...
🇺🇸 Belgian soldiers to protect Jewish sites as Iran war fuels antisemitism (2026-03-18)
Italian soldiers are patrolling Rome's ancient Jewish quarter and Belgian troops will help secure Jewish sites as an official warns the threat of anti...
🇺🇸 USA World Cup Spotlight: 4 Burning Questions After March Roster Release (2026-03-18)
Four burning questions after the USA roster release on Tuesday for the March friendlies....
🇬🇧 Belgian court clears way for trial over 1961 killing of Congo PM Lumumba (2026-03-17)
Etienne Davignon, a 93-year-old ex-diplomat, is accused of involvement in the assassination of the independence hero....
🇺🇸 Belgium’s Dystopian Drama Series ‘The Best Immigrant’ Reflects The Modern-Day Lurch Towards Populism (2026-03-17)
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🇺🇸 Series Mania Highlights Global TV Trends: ‘The Testaments’ Opens Proceedings & Belgium, Poland & UK Make A Strong Showing (2026-03-09)
The world premiere of Hulu’s The Testaments is the curtain-raiser to this year’s Series Mania. “The whole team is coming, so that’s very exciting, we ...
🇬🇧 Synagogue in Belgium damaged in explosion (2026-03-09)
A synagogue in Belgium has been damaged in an explosion in what authorities have said was an "antisemitic" attack....
🇬🇧 Belgium at risk of becoming ‘narco-state’, judge warns (2026-03-09)
<p>President of Antwerp court says international drug crime is posing danger to social stability in Belgium</p><p>International drug crime poses a dan...
🇺🇦 Україна досі не отримала жодного з обіцяних F-16 від Бельгії: у Брюсселі назвали причини (2026-03-07)
Україна протягом 3 років не отримала жодного винищувача F-16 від Бельгії, попри участь країни у “коаліції винищувачів”. У бельгійському уряді пояснюют...
🇺🇸 Good News for Belgium and Napoli: Kevin De Bruyne Closing to Return From Injury (2026-02-18)
After a grueling period on the sidelines, Kevin De Bruyne is finally closing in on his return to Italy....