...beside Belgium (5,3)

I believe the answer is:

north sea

(Other definitions for north sea that I've seen before include "Expanse of water" , "Water between the UK and mainland Europe" , "Marine area off Britain" , "British oil/gas area" , "Water beside UK" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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