BELGIUM

LOCATION

• Western Europe
• Bordering the North Sea
• Between France and the Netherland

AREA

LAND USE

• Ag. Land 44.1%
• Arable land 27.2%
• Permanent crops 0.8%
• Other 33.5%

The environment is exposed to intense pressures from human activities: urbanization, dense transportation network, industry, extensive animal breeding and crop cultivation; air water pollution also have repercussions for neighboring countries; uncertainties regarding federal and regional responsibilities has slowed progress in tackling environmental challenges.

AGE STRUCTURE

• 0-14: 17.08%
• 15-64: 64.69%
• 65 and up: 18.23%

LITERACY

POPULATION GROWTH RATE

LIFE EXPECTANCY AT BIRTH

• Total pop. 80.88
• Male 78.3%
• Female 83.58%

LANGUAGES

• Dutch 60%
• French 40%
• German less than 1%

POPULATION BELOW POVERTY LINE

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Agriculture products used in Belgium are sugar beets, fresh veggies, fruits, grains, tobacco, beef, veal pork, and milk.