How to Say "Belgium" in German

Belgien

/ˈbɛlɡi̯ən/neuter

The English phrase "Belgium" is translated into German as Belgien.

Belgien is the name of the country in Europe.

Meaning: country in Europe (name)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Austrian German, the word for "Belgium" is Belgien.

/ˈbɛlɡi̯ən/

While Belgien is the standard name for the country, German speakers use the word Belgier to refer to a person from there. Interestingly, the suffix -ier is also used for other non-Germanic regions like Algerier for someone from Algeria.
In German, the word belgisch is used for things from Belgien, but the phrase belgische Pommes refers specifically to the thick-cut fries that are a national symbol, rather than just any potato fry.
When discussing the political structure of Belgien in German, the term Sprachgrenze is frequently used. It refers to the 'language border' that separates the Dutch-speaking and French-speaking regions.

Wir wollen nach Belgien.
We want to go to Belgium.
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Brüssel liegt in Belgien.
Brussels is in Belgium.
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Sie studierte in Belgien.
She studied in Belgium.
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Guten Tag, ich komme aus Belgien.
Good day, I come from Belgium.
Ich reise nach Belgien.
I am traveling to Belgium.
Hey, ich fahre am Wochenende nach Belgien.
Hey, I'm going to Belgium this weekend.
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Julia and Lukas are discussing their travel plans for the summer.

Julia

Möchtest du im Sommer nach Belgien reisen?
Would you like to travel to Belgium this summer?
Lukas

Ja, Belgien klingt wunderbar.
Yes, Belgium sounds wonderful.
Julia

Ich kann dir ein Hotel in Belgien buchen.
I can book a hotel for you in Belgium.
Lukas

Das ist sehr nett von dir, Julia.
That is very kind of you, Julia.

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