Belgium Introduction 2012, CIA World Factbook

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Belgium Introduction 2012

SOURCE: 2012 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK AND OTHER SOURCES

Page last updated on February 23,

Background:
Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830; it was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. The country prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions between the Dutch-speaking Flemings of the north and the French-speaking Walloons of the south have led in recent years to constitutional amendments granting these regions formal recognition and autonomy.

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This page was last modified 07-Mar-12

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Belgium Introduction 2012 SOURCE: 2012 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK AND OTHER SOURCES