Geography of Belgium

Geography of Belgium
ContinentEurope
RegionWestern Europe
Coordinates50°50′N 4°00′E / 50.833°N 4.000°E / 50.833; 4.000
AreaRanked 136th
 • Total30,689 km2 (11,849 sq mi)
 • Land99.36%
 • Water0.64%
Coastline66.5 km (41.3 mi)
BordersTotal land borders:
1,380/1,385 km
Highest pointSignal de Botrange
695 m (2,280 ft)
Lowest pointDe Moeren
−3 m (−10 ft)
Longest riverEscaut
200 km

Belgium is a federal state located in Western Europe and is divided into three regions: the Flemish Region (Flanders), the Walloon Region (Wallonia), and the Brussels Capital Region (Brussels).

Belgium borders the North Sea and shares borders with the countries of France (620 km), the Netherlands (450 km), Germany (162/167 km), and Luxembourg (148 km).


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