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Neighboring Countries of Belgium

Q: Which is the longest border of Belgium?

The longest land border of Belgium is with France (556 km); the shortest is with Luxembourg (130 km).

Q: How long are the land borders of Belgium?

The land borders of Belgium total 1,297 km. By number of neighbours Belgium ranks #62 among 236 countries and territories.

Belgium shares land borders with 4 countries: France (556 km), Netherlands (478 km), Germany (133 km) and Luxembourg (130 km).

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Country

Neighbouring countries (#62 of 236)

1,297 km

Total land borders

67 km

Coastline

30,528

Area in km²

Belgium
Neighbouring countries
Neighbours of neighbours

Countries bordering Belgium

Neighbour	Border length	Capital	Visa for Belgium citizens
France	556 km	Paris	Freedom of movement
Netherlands	478 km	Amsterdam	Freedom of movement
Germany	133 km	Berlin	Freedom of movement
Luxembourg	130 km	Luxembourg	Freedom of movement

France accounts for 43% of Belgium's 1,297 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).

Geography of Belgium

Location

Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands

Area

30,528 km² — about the size of Maryland

Terrain

Flat coastal plains in northwest, central rolling hills, rugged mountains of Ardennes Forest in southeast

Climate

Temperate; mild winters, cool summers; rainy, humid, cloudy

Highest and lowest points

Highest: Botrange 694 m. Lowest: North Sea 0 m. Mean elevation: 181 m.

Natural resources

Construction materials, silica sand, carbonates, arable land

Natural hazards

Flooding is a threat along rivers and in areas of reclaimed coastal land, protected from the sea by concrete dikes

Good to know

Crossroads of Western Europe; most West European capitals are within 1,000 km of Brussels, the seat of both the EU and NATO

Neighbours of Belgium's neighbours

Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.

Also with 4 neighbours in Europe

Frequently asked questions about the borders of Belgium

How many countries border Belgium?

Belgium shares land borders with 4 countries: France (556 km), Netherlands (478 km), Germany (133 km) and Luxembourg (130 km).

Which is the longest border of Belgium?

The longest land border of Belgium is with France (556 km); the shortest is with Luxembourg (130 km).

Is Belgium landlocked?

No. Belgium has 67 km of coastline.

How long are the land borders of Belgium?

The land borders of Belgium total 1,297 km. By number of neighbours Belgium ranks #62 among 236 countries and territories.

Do Belgium citizens need a visa for neighbouring countries?

Belgium citizens can visit 4 of 4 neighbouring countries visa-free: France, Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg.

What is the highest point of Belgium?

Botrange 694 m. The lowest point is North Sea 0 m.

Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).