[edit] Guide Note
Brussels is the official capital city of the country of
Belgium. It has a population of over 145,917 people.
1 While the most widely spoken language is French, the city is very multicultural with other languages being spoken as well.
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[edit] Fast Facts
- Country: Belgium3
- Mayor: Faouzia Hariche4
- Language spoken: French and Dutch2
- Population: 145,917 January 1, 20071
- Currency: Euro5
- Country code: +326
- Area code: +026
- Time zone: CEST6
- Current time and weather
- Current exchange rate
[edit] Attractions
Brussels is the home to a variety of sights and attractions. Built toward the end of the 1600's, the Grand'Place is home to a flower market as well as a variety of jazz and classical concerts. View more than 1,500 instruments while listening to them via headphones at the Museum of Musical Instruments. Those interested in the arts should visit De Ultieme Hallucinatie where you can grab a bite to eat while experiencing some of the city's art heritage.7
[edit] History
The official establishment of the city of Brussels is dated back to the year 580. Belgium emerged as an independent nation in 1830 and made Brussels its capital city. The city now serves as a major hub, not only for Belgium, but also for many of the world's famous corporations.8
[edit] Brussels City and the Brussels Capital Region
The Brussels Capital region is comprised of 19 municipalities including Anderlecht, Auderghem, Sint-Agatha-Berchem, City of Brussels, Etterbeek, Evere, Forest, Ganshoren, Ixelles, Jette, Koekelberg, Sint-Jans-Molenbeek, Saint-Gilles, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Schaerbeek, Uccle, Watermael-Boitsfort, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, and Woluwe-Saint-Pierre. The City of Brussels isloaced withing the capital region of Brussels and serves as the official capital of the country of Belgium.8
[edit] Mahalo Suggests
If planning a trip, please see Brussels Vacation, Brussels Restaurants, Brussels Bike Tours, and Brussels Hotels.
[edit] Related Pages on Mahalo
Brussels Vacation | Brussels Restaurants | Brussels Bike Tours | Brussels Hotels |
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