Belgium population: 10.6 million (2007 estimate)
Brussels population: 1.98 million (metropolitan area, 2007).
Antwerpen population: 455 148 (2006)
Area: 30,528 sq km (11,787 sq miles).
Government: Constitutional monarchy. The Kingdom of Belgium was established in 1830. In 1993, Belgium became a federal state comprising three autonomous regions.
Head of State: King Albert II
Head of Government: Prime Minister Yves Leterme since 2008
Language: The official languages are Dutch, French and German. Dutch is slightly more widely spoken than French, and German is spoken the least. English is widely spoken in the Flemish region.
Religion: Mainly Roman Catholic (75%), with small Protestant and Jewish communities.
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