What is the Capital of Belgium?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Belgium is Brussels. Belgium is located in Western Europe, Europe, with a population of 11,825,551. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is Dutch.
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Brussels at a glance
| Capital city | Brussels |
|---|---|
| Country | Belgium (Kingdom of Belgium) |
| Region | Western Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 11,825,551 (82nd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +32 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Belgium
- Paris, capital of France
- Berlin, capital of Germany
- Luxembourg, capital of Luxembourg
- Amsterdam, capital of Netherlands
Belgium in context
- Belgium covers 30,528 km², making it the 136th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 387 people per km² ranks 24th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands.
- With 11,825,551 people, Belgium holds about 6.2% of the population of Western Europe.
- That is roughly 1.4% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- With 3 official languages, Belgium has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Belgium is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Belgium — FAQ
What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
Is Brussels the largest city in Belgium?
Yes — Brussels is both the capital and the largest city of Belgium.
What country is Brussels in?
Brussels is the capital city of Belgium.
What continent is Brussels in?
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is located in Europe.
Is Brussels the capital of Belgium?
Yes — Brussels is the capital of Belgium (official name: Kingdom of Belgium).
Brussels is the capital of which country?
Brussels is the capital of Belgium, in Western Europe.
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