Belgium
Pronunciation: /ˈbɛldʒəm/
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Definition of Belgium
Belgium became independent from the Netherlands after a nationalist revolt in 1830. Occupied and devastated during both world wars, Belgium formed the Benelux Customs Union with the Netherlands and Luxembourg in 1948 and became a founder member of the EEC. Flemish is spoken mainly in the north of the country, and French and Walloon in the south
Origin:
Latin, from Belgae
