Belgium
Capital Brussels · Europe
Belgium is one of the 197 UN countries in 4x4 Grid, the free daily geography puzzle where you name a country that fits two rules at once. Here is what the game knows about it.
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| Capital | Brussels |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 11,800,000 (no. 82 of 197) |
| Area | 30,528 km² (no. 137 of 197) |
| Neighbours | France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands |
| Coastline | Atlantic Ocean |
| Flag colours | black, yellow, red |
| Languages | French, German |
Where Belgium fits in 4x4 Grid
Every square in 4x4 Grid joins a row rule and a column rule. Belgium is a valid answer for any square built from two of these 52 categories:
Location
In EuropeCoastline on the Atlantic OceanHighest point under 1,000 mCoastline on the North Sea or BalticHas land below sea level
Neighbours
Borders FranceBorders exactly 4 countries
Size
Area under 50,000 km²More than 200 people per km²Fertility rate under 1.5Population 10–20 millionArea 10,000–50,000 km²Over 300 people per km²88%+ live in citiesSmaller than Switzerland
Flag
Flag with 3 vertical stripesFlag with redFlag with yellowFlag with blackFlag with exactly 3 coloursFlag without white
Name
Starts with BCapital starts with same letter
Politics
EU memberNATO memberIs a monarchyIn the Schengen AreaUses the euroVery high HDI (0.8+)Uses daylight saving timeHas its own monarch40%+ women in parliament
Language
French is an official language
Sport
Has hosted the OlympicsHas hosted the Summer OlympicsHas competed in EurovisionHas hosted a Formula 1 Grand PrixPlayed at the 2026 World Cup100+ Summer Olympic medalsHas won Eurovision
Capital
Capital north of 50°NCapital starts with BCapital is the largest city
History
Has had a female leaderIs a federationFounding member of the UN (1945)
Economy
GDP per person over $45,000Life expectancy over 80Median age over 40Economy grew under 1.5% in 2025Government debt above 100% of GDPTop 20 in the World Happiness Report
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