Population 10,392,226 Official Languages Dutch French German National Anthem The "Brabanconne" Capital Brussels Currency Euro (EUR) Government Federal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy Chief of State - King Albert II Heir Apparent - Prince Philippe Head of Government - Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt Major Airports Brussels Antwerp Bruges Tournai Ghent Leuvon Liege Mechelen Mons Ostend Miscellaneous Facts Independence October 4, 1830 / recognized April 19, 1839 Total Size - 30,528 square kilometers / 11,787 square miles Country Code - +32 Internet Extension - .be Work Force 4.89 million Work Force by Occupation Agriculture - 1.3% Industry - 24.5% Services - 74.2% Unemployment 8.1% Economy Private-enterprise Industries engineering and metal products motor vehicle assembly transportation equipment scientific instruments processed food and beverages chemicals basic metals textiles glass petroleum Exports machinery and equipment chemicals diamonds metals and metal products foodstuffs Imports machinery and equipment chemicals diamonds pharmaceuticals foodstuffs transportation equipment oil products Political parties Flemish Parties Christian Democrats and Flemish Flemish Liberal and Democrats GROEN! (Vera DUA) List Dedecker New Flemish Alliance Social Progressive Alternative Spirit Vlaams Belang Francophone Parties Ecolo Humanist and Democratic Center of CDH National Front Reform Movement Socialist Party other minor parties
