Geography of Belgium
Belgium is a federal state located in Western Europe, bordering the North Sea. Belgium shares borders with France (620 km), Germany (133 km), Luxembourg (130 km) and the Netherlands (478 km). Belgium is divided into three regions: Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels.
Continent | Europe |
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Region | Western Europe |
Coordinates | 50°50′N 4°00′E |
Area | Ranked 136th |
• Total | 30,689 km2 (11,849 sq mi) |
• Land | 93.5% |
• Water | 6.5% |
Coastline | 66.5 km (41.3 mi) |
Borders | Total land borders: 1,297 km |
Highest point | Signal de Botrange 695 m (2,280 ft) |
Lowest point | De Moeren −3 m (−10 ft) |
Longest river | Escaut 200 km |
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