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Belgium Background Information

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. Tensions 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.

Belgium Quickstats

  • Population: 10,392,226 (July 2007 est.)
  • Area: 30,528 sq km
  • Density: 344.32 /km² (2006)
  • GDP (total): $316.2 billion (30th)
  • GDP (per capita): $31,400 (13th)
  • Literacy: 99%

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  • Currency: Euro (€) (EUR)
  • Dial code: +32

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Belgium Internet

  • Usage: 5,100,000
  • Penetration: 1.6 %
  • Top Domain: .be

WT eBusiness info:

  • Success Ranking: 100
  • Market testing: Untested
  • Overall risk: High
  • Overall reward: Low

e-maturity:

  • Tourism: 10%
  • eCommerce: 10%
  • Gaming: 10%
  • eLearning: 10%

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