Cool facts about Belgium

Posted on Sep 15, 2025 / Travel

Belgium produces over 220,000 tons of chocolate every year and is home to some of the world’s best chocolatiers.
It has more castles per square mile than any other country in Europe.
Belgium is the birthplace of famous comic characters like Tintin and the Smurfs.
There are over 1,500 different types of Belgian beer, many with unique brewing styles.
Brussels’ Grand Place is a UNESCO World Heritage site and considered one of the most beautiful squares in the world.
The country has three official languages: Dutch, French, and German.
Belgium hosted the world’s first roller coaster on its seaside in the early 1900s.
The country is famous for its surreal art, including the works of René Magritte.
Belgium’s waffles come in two main styles: Brussels and Liège, each with its own taste and texture.
The Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon’s famous defeat, took place in Belgium in 1815.
Despite being small, Belgium has a huge influence on European politics, hosting the EU and NATO headquarters in Brussels.

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