Belgium is located in western Europe, with the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast and France to the south. To the north is the North Sea. It has a total area of 32,547 square kilometers (12,566 sq. miles).
Low Belgium in the north is flat with sandy beaches, undulating land and canals. Middle Belgium in the center of the country is dotted with hills and valleys, and High Belgium near France has the highest elevation with some regions rising to more than 2000 feet above sea level..
