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The Kingdom of Belgium (Dutch: Koninkrijk België; French: Royaume de Belgique; German: Königreich Belgien) is a country in northwest Europe bordered by the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France and is one of the founding and core members of the European Union. Belgium has a population of over ten million people, in an area of around 30,000 square kilometres (11,700 square miles).

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Tourists from Belgium enjoy the sun on the steps of the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) as the sun appeared after months of one of the harshest winters in living memory, March 22, 2010.

Tourists from Belgium enjoy the sun on the steps of the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) as the sun appeared after months of one of the harshest winters in living memory, March 22, 2010.

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Tourists from Belgium enjoy the sun on the steps of the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) as the sun appeared after months of one of the harshest winters in living memory, March 22, 2010.

Tourists from Belgium enjoy the sun on the steps of the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) as the sun appeared after months of one of the harshest winters in living memory, March 22, 2010.

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Tourists from Belgium enjoy the sun on the steps of the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) as the sun appeared after months of one of the harshest winters in living memory, March 22, 2010.

Tourists from Belgium enjoy the sun on the steps of the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) as the sun appeared after months of one of the harshest winters in living memory, March 22, 2010.

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Belgium's Prince Philippe (L) talks with Indian President Pratibha Patil during a meeting in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. Prince Philippe is on an eight-day visit to India till March 27.

Belgium's Prince Philippe (L) talks with Indian President Pratibha Patil during a meeting in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. Prince Philippe is on an eight-day visit to India till March 27.

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Belgium's Prince Philippe (2nd R) shakes hands with Indian President Pratibha Patil during a meeting in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. Prince Philippe is on an eight-day visit to India till March 27.

Belgium's Prince Philippe (2nd R) shakes hands with Indian President Pratibha Patil during a meeting in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. Prince Philippe is on an eight-day visit to India till March 27.

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Princess Mathilde of Belgium pays tribute at Rajghat, the memorial to Indian independence leader Mahatama Gandhi, alongside her husband and Prince Philippe (R) in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. The crown couple is on an eight-day visit to India concluding March 27.

Princess Mathilde of Belgium pays tribute at Rajghat, the memorial to Indian independence leader Mahatama Gandhi, alongside her husband and Prince Philippe (R) in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. The crown couple is on an eight-day visit to India concluding March 27.

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Princess Mathilde and Prince Philippe of Belgium pay tribute at Rajghat, the memorial to Indian independence leader Mahatama Gandhi, in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. The crown couple is on an eight-day visit to India concluding March 27.

Princess Mathilde and Prince Philippe of Belgium pay tribute at Rajghat, the memorial to Indian independence leader Mahatama Gandhi, in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. The crown couple is on an eight-day visit to India concluding March 27.

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Princess Mathilde of Belgium scatters rose petals to pay tribute at Rajghat, the memorial to Indian independence leader Mahatama Gandhi, as her husband Prince Philippe looks on in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. The crown couple is on an eight-day visit to India concluding March 27.

Princess Mathilde of Belgium scatters rose petals to pay tribute at Rajghat, the memorial to Indian independence leader Mahatama Gandhi, as her husband Prince Philippe looks on in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. The crown couple is on an eight-day visit to India concluding March 27.

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Prince Philippe of Belgium lays a wreath at Rajghat, the memorial to Indian independence leader Mahatama Gandhi, in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. The crown prince and his wife Princess Mathilde are on an eight-day visit to India concluding March 27.

Prince Philippe of Belgium lays a wreath at Rajghat, the memorial to Indian independence leader Mahatama Gandhi, in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. The crown prince and his wife Princess Mathilde are on an eight-day visit to India concluding March 27.

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Princess Mathilde and Prince Philippe of Belgium pay tribute at Rajghat, the memorial to Indian independence leader Mahatama Gandhi, in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. The crown couple is on an eight-day visit to India concluding March 27.

Princess Mathilde and Prince Philippe of Belgium pay tribute at Rajghat, the memorial to Indian independence leader Mahatama Gandhi, in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. The crown couple is on an eight-day visit to India concluding March 27.

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Bologna's Gaby Mudingayi, of Belgium, left, and  Siena's Massimo Maccarone jump for the ball during the Serie A soccer match between Siena and Bologna at Artemio Franchi stadium in Siena, Italy, Sunday, March 21, 2010.

Bologna's Gaby Mudingayi, of Belgium, left, and Siena's Massimo Maccarone jump for the ball during the Serie A soccer match between Siena and Bologna at Artemio Franchi stadium in Siena, Italy, Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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Bologna's Gaby Mudingayi, of Belgium, left, fight for the ball with Siena's Massimo Maccarone during the Serie A soccer match between Siena and Bologna at Artemio Franchi stadium in Siena, Italy, Sunday, March 21, 2010.

Bologna's Gaby Mudingayi, of Belgium, left, fight for the ball with Siena's Massimo Maccarone during the Serie A soccer match between Siena and Bologna at Artemio Franchi stadium in Siena, Italy, Sunday, March 21, 2010.

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Oscar Freire of Spain celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Milano Sanremo cycling race, in Sanremo, Italy, Saturday, March 20, 2010. In background are seen second placed Tom Boonen of Belgium, left, and third placed Alessandro Petacchi of Italy.

Oscar Freire of Spain celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Milano Sanremo cycling race, in Sanremo, Italy, Saturday, March 20, 2010. In background are seen second placed Tom Boonen of Belgium, left, and third placed Alessandro Petacchi of Italy.

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Second placed of the 101st Milan SanRemo spring classic Tom Boonen of Belgium reacts at the end of the race on March 20, 2010 in San Remo. 34-year-old Spaniard Oscar Freire, who previously won the event in 2004 and 2007 won ahead of Belgian Tom Boonen and Italian Alessandro Petacchi.

Second placed of the 101st Milan SanRemo spring classic Tom Boonen of Belgium reacts at the end of the race on March 20, 2010 in San Remo. 34-year-old Spaniard Oscar Freire, who previously won the event in 2004 and 2007 won ahead of Belgian Tom Boonen and Italian Alessandro Petacchi.

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Second placed of the 101st Milan SanRemo spring classic Tom Boonen of Belgium celebrates on the podium on March 20, 2010 in San Remo. 34-year-old Spaniard Oscar Freire, who previously won the event in 2004 and 2007 won ahead of Belgian Tom Boonen and Italian Alessandro Petacchi.

Second placed of the 101st Milan SanRemo spring classic Tom Boonen of Belgium celebrates on the podium on March 20, 2010 in San Remo. 34-year-old Spaniard Oscar Freire, who previously won the event in 2004 and 2007 won ahead of Belgian Tom Boonen and Italian Alessandro Petacchi.

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Tom Boonen of Belgium is kissed by two models as he celebrates his second place on the podium of the Milano San Remo cycling race, in San Remo, Italy, Saturday, March 20, 2010.

Tom Boonen of Belgium is kissed by two models as he celebrates his second place on the podium of the Milano San Remo cycling race, in San Remo, Italy, Saturday, March 20, 2010.

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Tom Boonen of Belgium stops after he crossed the finish line to place second at the Milano San Remo cycling race, in San Remo, Italy, Saturday, March 20, 2010.

Tom Boonen of Belgium stops after he crossed the finish line to place second at the Milano San Remo cycling race, in San Remo, Italy, Saturday, March 20, 2010.

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Winner Oscar Freire of Spain, center, second placed Tom Boonen of Belgium, left, and third placed Alessandro Petacchi of Italy celebrate on the podium of the Milano San Remo cycling race, in San Remo, Italy, Saturday, March 20, 2010.

Winner Oscar Freire of Spain, center, second placed Tom Boonen of Belgium, left, and third placed Alessandro Petacchi of Italy celebrate on the podium of the Milano San Remo cycling race, in San Remo, Italy, Saturday, March 20, 2010.

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Winner Oscar Freire of Spain, center, second placed Tom Boonen of Belgium, left, and third placed Alessandro Petacchi of Italy celebrate on the podium of the Milano San Remo cycling race, in San Remo, Italy, Saturday, March 20, 2010.

Winner Oscar Freire of Spain, center, second placed Tom Boonen of Belgium, left, and third placed Alessandro Petacchi of Italy celebrate on the podium of the Milano San Remo cycling race, in San Remo, Italy, Saturday, March 20, 2010.

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Oscar Freire of Spain celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Milano Sanremo cycling race, in San Remo, Italy, Saturday, March 20, 2010. In background are seen second placed Tom Boonen of Belgium , left, and third placed Alessandro Petacchi of Italy.

Oscar Freire of Spain celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Milano Sanremo cycling race, in San Remo, Italy, Saturday, March 20, 2010. In background are seen second placed Tom Boonen of Belgium , left, and third placed Alessandro Petacchi of Italy.

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Tourists from Belgium enjoy the sun on the steps of the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) as the sun appeared after months of one of the harshest winters in living memory, March 22, 2010.

Tourists from Belgium enjoy the sun on the steps of the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) as the sun appeared after months of one of the harshest winters in living memory, March 22, 2010.

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Tourists from Belgium enjoy the sun on the steps of the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) as the sun appeared after months of one of the harshest winters in living memory, March 22, 2010.

Tourists from Belgium enjoy the sun on the steps of the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) as the sun appeared after months of one of the harshest winters in living memory, March 22, 2010.

AFP 

Tourists from Belgium enjoy the sun on the steps of the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) as the sun appeared after months of one of the harshest winters in living memory, March 22, 2010.

Tourists from Belgium enjoy the sun on the steps of the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) as the sun appeared after months of one of the harshest winters in living memory, March 22, 2010.

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Belgium's Prince Philippe (L) talks with Indian President Pratibha Patil during a meeting in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. Prince Philippe is on an eight-day visit to India till March 27.

Belgium's Prince Philippe (L) talks with Indian President Pratibha Patil during a meeting in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. Prince Philippe is on an eight-day visit to India till March 27.

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Belgium's Prince Philippe (2nd R) shakes hands with Indian President Pratibha Patil during a meeting in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. Prince Philippe is on an eight-day visit to India till March 27.

Belgium's Prince Philippe (2nd R) shakes hands with Indian President Pratibha Patil during a meeting in New Delhi on March 22, 2010. Prince Philippe is on an eight-day visit to India till March 27.

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