Belgium is at the crossroads of western Europe: the majority of the west European capitals are located within a 1,000 km radius of Brussels. This small country has borders with France, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands. In total, the territory of Belgium covers 30,278 sq. km of land and 250 sq. km of sea.
- Coastline: about 66.5 km
- Lowest point: in the North Sea at 0 m
- Highest point: at the Signal de Botrange in the Ardennes massif at 694 m
- Natural resources: silica sand and carbonates
- Climate: a temperate climate with mild winters and cool summers
- Main rivers: the Scheldt, the Maas and the Lys
