Brussels Capital-Region travel guide

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…