Belgium
State · 1830–present · Capital: Brussels
Country in western Europe; it broke away from the Netherlands in 1830 and was occupied by Germany in both world wars. Its king ruled the Congo Free State from 1885.
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Office holders on October 14, 2026
Offices
| Office | Holders | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Monarch | 7 | 1831–present |
| Prime Minister | 72 | 1831–present |
Relations
- Colonies: Belgian Congo (1908–1960)
- Member of United Nations (1945–), NATO (1949–), European Coal and Steel Community (1952–2002), European Economic Community (1958–1993), European Union (1993–)
- Parties and groups: Christian Democratic and Flemish, Catholic Party (Belgium), Belgian Socialist Party, Christian Social Party (Belgium, 1945–68), Liberal Party (Belgium)
Military units
Belgian Army (1914–1918) · Belgian Army (1940)
Eras
Scramble for Africa (1881–1914)
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Operation Aspides
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