Brussels
Western Europe, Belgium
Belgium
People from Brussels are called:
Male/General:
Brusselaar
Pronunciation:
/ˈbrʌsəlɑːr/
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.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 1,218,255 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Belgium
- Region:
- Western Europe