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[[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.
 
[[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.
  
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Latest revision as of 04:58, 24 March 2018

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

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.

Source: www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/be.html

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