What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels
Brussels is the capital city and seat of government of Belgium, a country in Western Europe. Belgium uses the ISO codes BE and BEL, and its international dialling code is +32. The currency in use is the Euro (EUR).
For the full profile of Belgium, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Belgium country page. The country has an estimated population of 11,941,781 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Belgium
- Capital: Brussels
- Region: Western Europe
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Calling code: +32
- Flag emoji: 🇧🇪
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
Is Brussels the largest city in Belgium?
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Brussels?
Brussels, like the rest of Belgium, uses the Euro (EUR, symbol €).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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