The Treaty of Ghent was signed in 1814 at the city of Ghent in Belgium. This treaty ended the War of 1812 between the United States and the United Kingdom. The treaty was signed by representatives from both countries, and it established peace between them. It also set the boundaries between the two countries and provided for the exchange of prisoners of war. The Treaty of Ghent is considered to be one of the most important treaties in history, as it helped to establish a lasting peace between the two countries.