Brussels

Western Europe, Belgium
Belgium

People from Brussels are called:

Male/General:

Brusselaar

Pronunciation:

/ˈbrʌsəlɑːr/

Quick Facts

Population:
1,218,255 (2024 est.)
Country:
Belgium
Region:
Western Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From Old Dutch 'Broekzele', meaning 'settlement in the marshland'.

About Brussels

  • Capital of Belgium and de facto capital of the European Union.
  • Headquarters of major EU institutions including European Commission.
  • Famous for Art Nouveau architecture, comics, and Belgian cuisine.
  • Bilingual city with both French and Dutch as official languages.

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