Belgium is located in the north of Europe, the country is one of the smallest country of Europe with a total population of 11,376,070 habitants for a superficies of 30 688 km2. In the past, Belgium was part of the old France then the Netherlands. In 1830, Belgium get is independence from the Netherlands. However, Belgium is under Germany occupation during the World Wars I and II. All these occupations have for consequences three official different languages in Belgium: French, Dutch and German. During the last half centuries, the country is in peace and is a modern and technologically advanced country of Europe 1.
The Belgium flag is a tricolor of three vertical bands of black, yellow and red, the colors are from the coat of arms of the Duchy of Brabant, the verticality is an inspiration of the France flag 2.
Belgium is known for their waffles, fries, chocolates and beers.
