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Quiz: Belgium

  1. What was the capital?

    • Brussels
    • Dushanbe
    • Ottawa
    • Skopje
    Answer

    Brussels — Capital: Brussels.

  2. When was Belgium founded?

    • 4 October 1830, independence declared from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands
    • 6 March 1957, independence from Britain as the first sub Saharan colony freed
    • 24 May 1993, independence after a referendum; de facto free since 1991
    • 30 November 1966, independence from Britain; republic proclaimed 2021
    Answer

    4 October 1830, independence declared from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands — Founded: 4 October 1830, independence declared from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands.

  3. What form of government does Belgium have?

    • Federal parliamentary monarchy
    • Constitutional monarchy with strong princely powers
    • Semi presidential republic; chronic coups
    • Chief Executive and Legislative Assembly under the Basic Law, with a high degree of autonomy promised until 2049
    Answer

    Federal parliamentary monarchy — Government: Federal parliamentary monarchy.

  4. True or false: Belgium is a small country in western Europe, independent since 1830.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Belgium is a small country in western Europe, independent since 1830.