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three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), yellow, and red; the vertical design was based on the flag of France; the colors are those of the arms of the duchy of Brabant (yellow lion with red claws and tongue on a black field)

Background:Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830; it was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. The country prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Political divisions between the Dutch-speaking Flemings of the north and the French-speaking Walloons of the south have led in recent years to constitutional amendments granting these regions formal recognition and autonomy. Its capital, Brussels, is home to numerous international organizations including the EU and NATO.

Total Area: 30,528 sq km

Land Area:30,278 sq km

Water Area:250 sq km

Land Boundries Total:1,297 km

Border Countries:France 556 km, Germany 133 km, Luxembourg 130 km, Netherlands 478 km

Coastline:66.5 km

Lowest Point:North Sea 0 m

Highest Point:Botrange 694 m

Population:10,449,361 (July 2014 est.)

Population Growth Rate:0.05% (2014 est.)

Religion:Roman Catholic 75%, other (includes Protestant) 25%

Literacy(%):0.99

Literacy(%) Male:0.99

Literacy(%) Female:99% (2003 est.)

Independence Day:4 October 1830 (a provisional government declared independence from the Netherlands); 21 July 1831 (King LEOPOLD I ascended to the throne)

National Holiday:21 July (1831) ascension to the Throne of King LEOPOLD I

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