Some random facts about Belgium
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| Total fertility rate: | 1.64 children born/woman (2007 est.) |
| The Council of Ministers | At the federal level, executive power is wielded by the Council of Ministers. The Prime Minister chairs the Council. Each minister heads a governmental department. No single party or party "family" across linguistic lines holds an absolute majority of seats in Parliament. Consequently, the Council of Ministers reflects the weight of political parties that constitute the governing coalition in the House. |
| Natural gas - production: | 0 cu m (2004 est.) |
| Currency code: | EUR |
| GDP (official exchange rate): | $369.6 billion (2006 est.) |