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Name: CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Belgium
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CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Belgium (2004)

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“CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Belgium”, published in 2004, is a work by United States. Central Intelligence Agency. It explores elements such as Netherlands, Environment and chemicals.

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Belgium (2004)

“ Belgium became independent from the Netherlands in 1830 and was occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II. It has prospered in the past half century as a modern, technologically advanced European state and member of NATO and the EU. Tensions between the Dutch-speaking Flemings of the north and the French-speaking Walloons of the south have led in recent years to constitutional amendments granting these regions formal recognition and autonomy. ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Belgium (2004)

“ Industry is concentrated mainly in the populous Flemish area in the north. With few natural resources, Belgium must import substantial quantities of raw materials and export a large volume of manufactures, making its economy unusually dependent on the state of world markets. Roughly three-quarters of its trade is with other EU countries. Public debt is about 100% of GDP, and the government has succeeded in balancing its budget. ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Belgium (2004)

“ Natural hazards: flooding is a threat along rivers and in areas of reclaimed coastal land, protected from the sea by concrete dikes Environment - current issues: the environment is exposed to intense pressures from human activities: urbanization, dense transportation network, industry, extensive animal breeding and crop cultivation ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Belgium (2004)

“ Dutch: provincies, singular - provincie) and 3 regions* (French: regions; Dutch: gewesten) ; Antwerpen, Brabant Wallon, Brussels* (Bruxelles) , Flanders*, Hainaut, Liege, Limburg, Luxembourg, Namur, Oost-Vlaanderen, Vlaams-Brabant, Wallonia*, West-Vlaanderen
note: as a result of the 1993 constitutional revision that furthered devolution into a federal state, there are now three levels of government (federal, regional, and linguistic community) with a complex division of responsibilities Independence: 4 October 1830 (a provisional government declares independence from the Netherlands) ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Belgium (2004)

“ Labor force - by occupation: agriculture 1.3%, industry 24.5%, services 74.2% (2003 est.) Unemployment rate: 8.1% (2003 est.) Budget: revenues: $151.6 billion
expenditures: $151.1 billion, including capital expenditures of $1.56 billion (2003) Public debt: 102% of GDP (2003 est.) Agriculture - products: sugar beets, fresh vegetables, fruits, grain, tobacco; beef, veal, pork, milk Industries: engineering and metal products, motor vehicle assembly, processed food and beverages, chemicals, basic metals, textiles, glass, petroleum Industrial production growth rate: -1.5% (2003 est.) ”

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United States. Central Intelligence Agency, CIA World Fact Book, 2004 — Belgium (2004)

“ Exports - commodities: machinery and equipment, chemicals, diamonds, metals and metal products, foodstuffs Exports - partners: Germany 19.5%, France 17.4%, Netherlands 11.7%, UK 9%, US 6.7%, Italy 5.4% (2003) Imports: $173 billion f.o.b. (2003 est.) Imports - commodities: machinery and equipment, chemicals, diamonds, pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, transportation equipment, oil products Imports - partners: Germany 17.7%, Netherlands 16.5%, France 13.2%, UK 7.5%, US 5.9%, Ireland 5.7% (2003) Reserves of foreign exchange & gold: $14.45 billion (2003) Debt - external: $28.3 billion (1999 est.) ”

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