Belgium - Facts for Kids

A street scene in Bruges, Belgium, featuring historic buildings lining a cobblestone street with people walking, leading towards the Belfry of Bruges in the distance.

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Facts About Belgium For Kids

Basic Information History & Origins

Basic Information

Belgium’s full name is the Kingdom of Belgium, and it became an independent country in 1830!

History & Origins

Despite their name, French fries were actually invented in Belgium, not France, where locals began frying potatoes in the late 1600s!

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