GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Belgium
Belgium links the North Sea lowlands with the Ardennes uplands and major European transport corridors. Brussels has a national capital role as well as European and international institutional functions.
Fast Facts
- Belgium is one of the three Benelux states.
- Antwerp is an important estuarine port on the Scheldt system.
- Brussels hosts major EU institutions and NATO headquarters.
Connected lessons
- BelgiumCountry profile
Geographical connections
- GermanyBorders
- FranceBorders
- LuxembourgBorders
- NetherlandsBorders
- BeneluxRelated places