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Brussels Capital-Region
The Brussels-Capital Region (Région de Bruxelles-Capitale, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Region Brüssel-Hauptstadt) or short Brussels Region (French: Région Bruxelloise, Dutch: Brussels Gewest, German: Brüsseler Region) is one of the three regions of Belgium, while the French Community of Belgium and the Flemish Community do exercise, each for their part, their cultural competencies on the territory of the region. French and Dutch are the official languages ; most public services are bilingual (exceptions being education and a couple of others). The Capital Region is predominantly French-speaking, about 85-90% of the population are French-speakers (including migrants), and about 10-15% are Dutch-speakers. Of its registered inhabitants, 73.7% are Belgian, 15.4% other EU nationals (usually expressing themselves in either English or French), and 10.9% non-EU nationals. (...) more....
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Places to Visit in Brussels Capital-Region
- » Woluwé-Saint-Lambert
- » Uccle
- » Schaerbeek
- » Ixelles
- » Auderghem
- » Anderlecht
- » Laeken
- » Etterbeek
- » Jette
- » Watermael-Boitsfort
Brussels Capital-Region Facts
- other names: Brussels, Brussels Metropolitan Region, Region de Bruxelles-Capitale, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest
- time zone: CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2)
- languages: French, Dutch
- website: www.brussels.irisnet.be
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sight Grand Place
in Brussels, Belgium
The most attractive theatre in the world", the city's meeting place. Since time immemorial, the town's life has been pulsating here. Native people, tourists, happy couples and state visitors are mingli...
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club Le Travers
in Brussels, Belgium
A jazz club which sets the tone. A pioneering cultural force for more than a quarter of a century - the most exciting international trends in an empty cinema. Musical style: jazz, blues. Special extra:...
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sight Royal Palace
in Brussels, Belgium
Leopold II constructed the current facade and the large rooms, but in total the palace was built by William I of the Netherlands between 1816-1829. Royal splendour unfolds inside the residence and, in p...
5
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