Gay Country Rank: 3/193
Belgium is naturally a low-lying nation on the North Sea coast within the Benelux. With the largest portion of West European capitals within 1,000 km of the Belgian capital of Brussels, and associated with the long-standing international Benelux community, Belgium is at the crossroads of Western Europe. Its immediate neighbors are France towards the southwest, Luxembourg towards the southeast, Germany towards the east and the Netherlands towards the north. Antwerp, Bruges, and Brussels are the main cities on the gay path, but partners and individual alike will enjoy the serene beauty present everywhere in this marvelous country. Parties in the main cities, romantic nights in the villages. What could be better?
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| Same-sex sexual activity legal | Yes |
| Equal age of consent | Yes |
| Anti-discrimination laws in employment | Yes |
| Anti-discrimination laws in the provision of goods and services | Yes |
| Anti-discrimination laws in all other areas | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | Yes |
| Recognition of same-sex couples | Yes |
| Stepchild adoption by same-sex couples | Yes |
| Joint adoption by same-sex couples | Yes |
| Gays, lesbians and bisexuals allowed to serve in the military | Yes |
| Transgender allowed to serve in the military | Yes |
| Right to change legal gender | Yes |
| Commercial surrogacy for gay male couples | Yes |