| Belgium | |
| Official name | Kingdom of Belgium |
| Capital city | Brussels |
| Official language |
Dutch French German |
| Currency | euro |
| National Day | 21 July |
| Population | 10,414,336 |
| Size | 30,528 km² |
| National anthem | Brabançonne |
National |
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| Political system | Constitutional monarchy |
| Head of state | King Albert II |
| Head of government | Prime Minister Yves Leterme |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Steven Vanackere |
| Most recent elections | Parliamentary elections: 2010 |
| Length of mandate | Parliament: 4 years |
European Union |
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| Date of accession | 18 April 1951 |
| European Commissioner |
Karel De Gucht Trade |
| European Council |
Herman Van Rompuy President of the European Council |
| European Parliament | 22 members |