The document provides information about Belgium, including that it has an area of 32,545 square km and a population of nearly 11 million as of 2011. It notes that Belgium was controlled by various powers throughout history, including the Romans, Franks, French, Spanish, Austrians, and Dutch, before becoming an independent kingdom in 1830. It also lists some of Belgium's major cities and regions and notes things people commonly associate with Belgium like chocolates, beers, mussels, diamonds, comics, and artists like Magritte.