What are the three regions of Belgium?
Flemish Region, Walloon Region and the Brussels Capital Region
What food and drink is Belgium famous for?
Beer, chocolate, waffles and French fries
What common instrument was invented by a Belgian?
the saxophone
What country invaded Belgium in World War I and II?
Germany
What famous action star is Belgian?
Jean-Claude Van Damme
What languages are spoken in Belgium?
Dutch and French
What is the capital of Belgium?
Brussels
What is Belgiums coin?
the Euro
What is Belgium's nickname?
The battlefield of Europe
What is Belgium's most practised religion?
Roman Catholicism
Name three countries that border with Belgium
The Netherlands, Germany, France and Luxembourg
Is Belgium a monarchy? What type?
A federal parliamentary democracy
Which is Belgiums most infamous character?
King Leopold II
At around 55 BCE, he conquered the original people of the territory: the Belgae
Julius Caesar
From what country did Belgium extract its wealth and resources?
The Congo Free State
What the official name of Belgium?
Kingdom of Belgium
Belgium is one of the six founding members of the...
European Union
What is Belgium's population?
Around 11 million
When was the Belgian independence and why?
In 1830, because of religious differences
Why is King Leopold II a negative figure in World History?
The death of 10 million Congolese people