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Belgium

Legal system familyCivil law
How the law worksThe Napoleonic Code is still in use, although it is heavily modified (especially concerning family law)
Form of governmentfederation
ConstitutionConstitution of Belgium
LegislatureBelgian Federal Parliament
Highest courtCouncil of State
Head of statePhilippe of Belgium
Head of governmentBart De Wever
Age of majority18
Minimum marriage age18
Retirement age67
Official languagesFrench; German; Dutch
CapitalBrussels
ContinentEurope
Population11,825,551

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