Belgium

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/belgium

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Belgium?Over 11.8 million
2. How big is Belgium?30,689 km² (11,849 sq mi)
3. What is the capital of Belgium?Brussels
4. What language do people speak in Belgium?Dutch, French, German
5. What kind of government does Belgium have?Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy
6. What is the founding member of EU?Yes, one of the six original members

Federalism: A system of government in which power is divided between a national government and regional governments.
Linguistic Community: A group of people who share a common language and cultural identity within a larger state.
Industrial Revolution: A period of rapid technological advancement and economic transformation, particularly in manufacturing and production.
De Facto Capital: The city that serves as the effective capital of an organization or country, even if not officially designated as such.