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Name: Kingdom of Belgium
Country coordinates:
latitude 50.83333333
longitude 4
Flag: 
		Kingdom of Belgium
Name lang:
ara بلجيكا
ces Belgie
cym Gwlad Belg
deu Belgien
est Belgia
fin Belgia
fra Belgique
hrv Belgija
hun Belgium
ita Belgio
jpn ベルギー
kor 벨기에
nld België
per بلژیک
pol Belgia
por Bélgica
rus Бельгия
slk Belgicko
spa Bélgica
swe Belgien
urd بلجئیم
zho 比利时
Demonyms:
eng f Belgian
eng m Belgian
fra f Belge
fra m Belge
Code:
languages:
Religion:
Other religions
Capital: Brussels
Coordinates of the capital:
latitude 50.83
longitude 4.33
Region: Europe
Subregion: Western Europe
Area: 30528
Population size: (2025-06-19 20:45)
All 11748820
day 62
hors 3
Number of postal codes: 2781
Postal code format: ####
Postal code regex: ^(d{4})$
Auto code: B
Borders:
FRA France
DEU Germany
LUX Luxembourg
NLD Netherlands
CallingCode: +32
Currency:
EUR Euro
Time zones:
UTC+01:00 Europe/Brussels
Domain:
.be
Website rating:
10 Hln.be
11 Vrt.be
32 Vk.com
50 Gva.be
International organizations:
NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
MU Union for the Mediterranean
LF Francophonie
UN United Nations
WTO world Trade organisation
OSCE Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
EU European Union
СЕ Council of Europe
OECD Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
EEA European Economic Area
EHEA European Higher Education Area
ASEM Forum "Asia - Europe"
SA Schengen Area
BEL
A country, state, region...A country, state, region... (655)
Fourth-order administrative division (ADM4) (A subdivision of a third-order administrative division)581
Historical fourth-order administrative division (ADM4H) (A former fourth-order administrative division)13
Second-order administrative division (ADM2) (A subdivision of a first-order administrative division)11
Third-order administrative division (ADM3) (A subdivision of a second-order administrative division)43
First-order administrative division (ADM1) (A primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States)3
Independent political entity (PCLI) 1
Fifth-order administrative division (ADM5) (A subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division)1
Zone (ZN) 2
Stream, lake...Stream, lake... (1823)
Canal (CNL) (An artificial watercourse)61
Stream (STM) (A body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land)1351
Marine channel (CHNM) (That part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable)4
Shoal(s) (SHOL) (A surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material)30
Lake (LK) (A large inland body of standing water)22
Marsh(es) (MRSH) (A wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation)90
Section of stream (STMX) 1
Canalized stream (STMC) (A stream that has been substantially ditched, diked, or straightened)1
Tidal flat(s) (FLTT) (A large flat area of mud or sand attached to the shore and alternately covered and uncovered by the tide)1
Ditch (DTCH) (A small artificial watercourse dug for draining or irrigating the land)128
Pond (PND) (A small standing waterbody)69
Dock(s) (DCK) (A waterway between two piers, or cut into the land for the berthing of ships)19
Channel (CHN) (The deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows)6
Docking basin (DCKB) (A part of a harbor where ships dock)3
Anabranch (STMA) (A diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream)2
Spring(s) (SPNG) (A place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground)11
Navigation canal(s) (CNLN) (A watercourse constructed for navigation of vessels)9
Roadstead (RDST) (An open anchorage affording less protection than a harbor)3
Moor(s) (MOOR) (An area of open ground overlaid with wet peaty soils)2
Reservoir(s) (RSV) (An artificial pond or lake)3
Waterfall(s) (FLLS) (A perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream)2
Confluence (CNFL) (A place where two or more streams or intermittent streams flow together)1
Harbor(s) (HBR) (A haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships)3
Fishing area (FISH) (A fishing ground, bank or area where fishermen go to catch fish)1
Parks, area ...Parks, area ... (111)
Locality (LCTY) (A minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries)10
Field(s) (FLD) (An open as opposed to wooded area)33
Park (PRK) (An area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation)16
Area (AREA) (A tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries)6
Region (RGN) (An area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics)17
Economic region (RGNE) (A region of a country established for economic development or for statistical purposes)3
Lake region (RGNL) (A tract of land distinguished by numerous lakes)1
Industrial area (INDS) (An area characterized by industrial activity)3
Historical region (RGNH) (A former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics)1
Port (PRT) (A place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor)15
Amusement park (AMUS) (Amusement Park are theme parks, adventure parks offering entertainment, similar to funfairs but with a fix location)3
Military base (MILB) (A place used by an army or other armed service for storing arms and supplies, and for accommodating and training troops, a base from which operations can be initiated)1
Forest reserve (RESF) (A forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use)1
Coast (CST) (A zone of variable width straddling the shoreline)1
City, village...City, village... (12669)
Populated place (PPL) (A city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work)12421
Seat of a fifth-order administrative division (PPLA5) 6
Seat of a fourth-order administrative division (PPLA4) 21
Section of populated place (PPLX) 176
Destroyed populated place (PPLW) (A village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war)5
Seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3) 17
Populated locality (PPLL) (An area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings)12
Seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA) (Seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA))1
Capital of a political entity (PPLC) 1
Religious populated place (PPLR) (A populated place whose population is largely engaged in religious occupations)2
Farm village (PPLF) (A populated place where the population is largely engaged in agricultural activities)1
Abandoned populated place (PPLQ) 5
Historical populated place (PPLH) (A populated place that no longer exists)1
Road, railroad.Road, railroad (52)
Street (ST) (A paved urban thoroughfare)30
Promenade (PRMN) (A place for public walking, usually along a beach front)1
Road (RD) (An open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles)6
Tunnel (TNL) (A subterranean passageway for transportation)1
Road tunnel (TNLRD) (A tunnel through which a road passes)1
Road junction (RDJCT) (A place where two or more roads join)1
Railroad yard (RYD) (A system of tracks used for the making up of trains, and switching and storing freight cars)6
Spot, building, farmSpot, building, farm (3355)
Historical site (HSTS) (A place of historical importance)6
Farm (FRM) (A tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture)1238
Fort (FT) (A defensive structure or earthworks)73
Country house (HSEC) (A large house, mansion, or chateau, on a large estate)274
Dike (DIKE) (An earth or stone embankment usually constructed for flood or stream control)24
Lock(s) (LOCK) (A basin in a waterway with gates at each end by means of which vessels are passed from one water level to another)5
Castle (CSTL) (A large fortified building or set of buildings)20
Resthouse (RHSE) (A structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers)2
Farms (FRMS) (Tracts of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture)1
Church (CH) (A building for public Christian worship)24
Metro station (MTRO) (Metro station (Underground, Tube, or Metro) )3
Cave(s) (CAVE) (An underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff)1
Ruin(s) (RUIN) (A destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional)5
Square (SQR) (A broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city)5
Camp(s) (CMP) (A site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use)1
Golf course (RECG) (A recreation field where golf is played)2
Dam (DAM) (A barrier constructed across a stream to impound water)1
Airfield (AIRF) (A place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo)25
Power station (PS) (A facility for generating electric power)44
Building(s) (BLDG) (A structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc.)12
Brewery (MFGB) (One or more buildings where beer is brewed)5
Airport (AIRP) (A place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo)24
Airbase (AIRB) (An area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated)6
Meteorological station (STNM) (A station at which weather elements are recorded)4
Hotel (HTL) (A building providing lodging and/or meals for the public)983
House(s) (HSE) (A building used as a human habitation)5
Triangulation station (TRIG) (A point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation)1
Religious site (RLG) (An ancient site of significant religious importance)1
Observation point (OBPT) (A wildlife or scenic observation point)1
School (SCH) (Building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place)21
Hospital (HSP) (A building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated)10
Police post (PP) (A building in which police are stationed)3
Community center (CTRCM) (A facility for community recreation and other activities)3
Stadium (STDM) (A structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators)7
Railroad station (RSTN) (A facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight)26
Cemetery (CMTY) (A burial place or ground)5
Research institute (ITTR) (A facility where research is carried out)1
Facility center (CTRF) (A place where more than one facility is situated)1
Factory (MFG) (One or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated)5
Market (MKT) (A place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals)2
Bank (BANK) (A business establishment in which money is kept for saving or commercial purposes or is invested, supplied for loans, or exchanged. )1
Monastery (MSTY) (A building and grounds where a community of monks lives in seclusion)8
Prison (PRN) (A facility for confining prisoners)1
Administrative facility (ADMF) (A government building)7
College (SCHC) (The grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning)211
University (UNIV) (An institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees.)56
Library (LIBR) (A place in which information resources such as books are kept for reading, reference, or lending.)3
Mine(s) (MN) (A site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages)1
Mall (MALL) (A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways.)2
Railroad stop (RSTP) (A place lacking station facilities where trains stop to pick up and unload passengers and freight)2
Garden(s) (GDN) (An enclosure for displaying selected plant or animal life)2
Water pumping station (PMPW) (A facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline)1
Theater (THTR) (A building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions)3
Museum (MUS) (A building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited)18
Palace (PAL) (A large stately house, often a royal or presidential residence)5
Monument (MNMT) (A commemorative structure or statue)6
Facility (FCL) (A building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc.)5
Sewage treatment plant (SWT) (Facility for the processing of sewage and/or wastewater)1
Tower (TOWR) (A high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter)65
Parking lot (PKLT) (An area used for parking vehicles)2
Windmill (MLWND) (A mill or water pump powered by wind)12
Racetrack (RECR) (A track where races are held)1
Post office (PO) (A public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed)1
Bridge (BDG) (A structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across)6
Scientific research base (STNB) (A scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored)2
Halting place (HLT) (A place where caravans stop for rest)7
Diplomatic facility (DIP) (Office, residence, or facility of a foreign government, which may include an embassy, consulate, chancery, office of charge d'affaires, or other diplomatic, economic, military, or cultural mission)2
Coast guard station (STNC) (A facility from which the coast is guarded by armed vessels)1
Restaurant (REST) (A place where meals are served to the public)9
Office building (BLDO) (Commercial building where business and/or services are conducted)4
Bus station (BUSTN) (A facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers )2
Water mill (MLWTR) (A mill powered by running water)4
Local government office (GOVL) (A facility housing local governmental offices, usually a city, town, or village hall)4
Abandoned railroad station (RSTNQ) 1
Spa (SPA) (A resort area usually developed around a medicinal spring)1
Heliport (AIRH) (A place where helicopters land and take off)4
Abandoned airfield (AIRQ) 1
Casino (CSNO) (A building used for entertainment, especially gambling)1
Convent (CVNT) (A building where a community of nuns lives in seclusion)1
Marina (MAR) (A harbor facility for small boats, yachts, etc.)1
Experiment station (STNE) (A facility for carrying out experiments)1
Beacon (BCN) (A fixed artificial navigation mark)4
Zoo (ZOO) (A zoological garden or park where wild animals are kept for exhibition)1
Mosque (MSQE) (A building for public Islamic worship)3
Mountain, hill, rock...Mountain, hill, rock... (187)
Polder (PLDR) (An area reclaimed from the sea by diking and draining)81
Hill (HLL) (A rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m)77
Dune(s) (DUNE) (A wave form, ridge or star shape feature composed of sand)8
Plateau (PLAT) (An elevated plain with steep slopes on one or more sides, and often with incised streams)2
Gorge(s) (GRGE) (A short, narrow, steep-sided section of a stream valley)1
Island (ISL) (A tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water)5
Ridge(s) (RDGE) (A long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest)2
Beach (BCH) (A shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves)4
Valley (VAL) (An elongated depression usually traversed by a stream)2
Mountain (MT) (An elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more)3
Sinkhole (SINK) (A small crater-shape depression in a karst area)1
Peak (PK) (A pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature)1
Forest, heath...Forest, heath... (1461)
Forest(s) (FRST) (An area dominated by tree vegetation)1421
Tree(s) (TREE) (A conspicuous tree used as a landmark)1
Heath (HTH) (An upland moor or sandy area dominated by low shrubby vegetation including heather)38
Meadow (MDW) (A small, poorly drained area dominated by grassy vegetation)1