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People and Society of Belgium
Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Belgium.
Demographic Profile
Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.
- Nationality
- Belgian(s)
- Ethnic Groups
- Fleming 58%, Walloon 31%, mixed or other 11%
- Population
- 11,822,592
- Population in Major Urban Areas
- BRUSSELS (capital) 1.949 million; Antwerp 959,000
In-Depth People and Society Profile
Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.
High-quality medical facilities are widely available in Belgium. The large university hospitals can handle almost every medical problem. Hospitals may not necessarily have staff members who are fluent in English. The Embassy's Consular Section maintains a list of English-speaking doctors. Equivalents for most, but not all, U.S. medications are available through local pharmacies with a prescription from a Belgian physician. Travelers to Belgium are encouraged to bring a sufficient supply of prescription medications for the duration of their stay.