Brussels
Brussels (French: Bruxelles, Dutch: Brussel, German: Brüssel) is the capital city of Belgium and the European Union.
In 2007 its population, the people living in it, was 145,917.[1] But the area around it, known as the Brussels-Capital Region, had 1,031,215 people (which makes it the largest city area in Belgium).
The people of Brussels speak mainly French and Flemish (a type of Dutch). But there are lots of other languages spoken as well, because the European Union offices are there.
The city is located at 50° 50 North, 04° 21 East.[2]
[change] Influence
Many popular European comics came from Brussels, such as (Tintin, The Smurfs, Snorks, Lucky Luke).
It is also well known for a style of building known as Art Nouveau.
The vegetables Brussels sprouts are named after the city, and Brussels is also famous for its waffles and its chocolates.
A lot of tourists visit Brussels for "Manneke Pis".
[change] References
[change] Other websites
- Interactive map of Brussels
- Site of the Brussels-Capital Region
- About the Cartoon Wall Paintings in Brussels
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