Belgium
50 50 N, 4 00 E
lowest point: North Sea 0 m
highest point: Signal de Botrange 694 m
total: 1,385 km
border countries: France 620 km, Germany 167 km, Luxembourg 148 km, Netherlands 450 km
flooding is a threat along rivers and in areas of reclaimed coastal land, protected from the sea by concrete dikes
construction materials, silica sand, carbonates
arable land: 27.42%
permanent crops: 0.69%
other: 71.89%
note: includes Luxembourg (2005)
the environment is exposed to intense pressures from human activities: urbanization, dense transportation network, industry, extensive animal breeding and crop cultivation; air and water pollution also have repercussions for neighboring countries; uncertainties regarding federal and regional responsibilities (now resolved) have slowed progress in tackling environmental challenges
Seasonal and similar to neighboring countries, with warm weather from May to September and snow likely during winter months.
Required clothing
Waterproofs are advisable at all times of the year.
time difference: UTC+1
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
