Brussels, Belgium

Capital City

The population of 1,255,795 masks a city of contradictions - Brussels is the prosperous capital of the EU, yet has the lowest available income per household in Belgium. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with 19 municipalities and a complex system of language communities. The weather is also unpredictable, with 135 rainy days per year and occasional violent thunderstorms. However, Brussels offers unparalleled cultural and culinary riches, from its historic Grand-Place to renowned chocolatiers and over 1,800 restaurants. For globally-minded professionals comfortable navigating red tape, Brussels can be a dynamic, cosmopolitan hub.