Belgium
Belgium has prospered as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU.
Economic Strengths
Financial & business services, metal, textiles, chemicals, educated labour force.
Economic Weaknesses
Public debt, bureaucracy, unemployment of low skill. Few natural resources.
| Population | 10,469,951 |
| Capital city | Brussels |
| Currency | Euro |
| World GNP Ranking | 28 |
| Unemployment | 7.6% |
| Inflation | 2% |
Source: Central Intelligence Agency; The World Factbook, March 2009