# Belgium (BE)

**Capital:** Brussels  
**Currency:** Euro (EUR) (EUR)  
**Population:** 11'590'000  
**Area:** 30'689 km²

Belgium (ISO code: BE) is located in Western Europe and borders the Netherlands to the north, Germany and Luxembourg to the east, and France and the North Sea to the south and west. The country is a federal parliamentary monarchy with stable political structures and distinct regional administrative units. The climate is temperate-maritime, characterized by mild winters, cool summers, and moderate rainfall throughout the year. Economically, Belgium is one of Europe's leading industrial locations, with a strong presence in chemicals, mechanical engineering, the automotive industry, services, and logistics. Foreign trade focuses on exports of machinery, chemical products, and food, while imports of raw materials, energy, and consumer goods complement the economy. Belgium plays a central transit role in Europe, particularly through the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge and a dense road and rail network. The national currency is the Euro (EUR), which facilitates international trade and payment transactions. Logistic infrastructure and transport connections make Belgium an important hub for goods traffic between Northern and Southern Europe. Its strategic location, modern infrastructure, and economic diversity strengthen Belgium's role as a logistical and economic hub in Europe.

**Top Import Partners:** NL, DE, FR, US, CN

**Top Export Partners:** DE, FR, NL, GB, US

**Top Import Goods:** Fahrzeuge, Maschinen, Chemikalien, Pharmazeutika, Erdöl

**Top Export Goods:** Fahrzeuge, Chemikalien, Pharmazeutika, Diamanten, Maschinen

**Key Airports:**
- [Brussels Airport (BRU)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/brussels-airport-bru)
- [Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/antwerp-international-airport-deurne-airport-anr)
- [Beauvechain Air Base](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/beauvechain-air-base-airport-3008)
- [Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/brussels-south-charleroi-airport-crl)
- [Chièvres Air Base](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/chievres-air-base-airport-6679)
- [Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem (KJK)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/flanders-international-airport-kortrijk-wevelgem-airport-kjk)
- [Florennes Air Base](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/florennes-air-base-airport-10710)
- [Kleine Brogel Air Base](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/kleine-brogel-air-base-airport-16902)
- [Koksijde Air Base](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/koksijde-air-base-airport-17008)
- [Liège Airport (LGG)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/liege-airport-lgg)

**Key Seaports:**
- [Antwerpen (BE ANR)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/antwerpen-port-be-anr)
- [Ghent (BE GNE)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/ghent-port-be-gne)
- [Zeebrugge (BE ZEE)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/zeebrugge-port-be-zee)
- [Bruxelles (BE BRU)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/bruxelles-port-be-bru)
- [Oostende (BE OST)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/oostende-port-be-ost)
- [Bruges (BE BGS)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/bruges-port-be-bgs)
- [Nieuwpoort (BE NIE)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/nieuwpoort-port-be-nie)

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