Brussels is the capital of Belgium, and is located in the center of the country. In many cases Brussels is also referred to as the largest municipality of the Brussels-Capital Region. The entire Brussels-Capital Region has a population of around 1 million people, and the entire metropolitan area has approximately 2 million residents. This makes Brussels-Capital Region one of the largest in the area, and surely the largest in the country. For this reason Brussels is thought to be the financial and political center of the entire country. Brussels also holds the main seat of the European Union; so as you can see this city has a strong influence all over the area. There is a language border that more or less separates the country of Belgium into two entities. The northern part of Belgium is Dutch speaking, where as the southern half is French speaking. There are parts of both sides that speak both languages, and the city of Brussels is the same way. Brussels is a bilingual city which allows for a more diverse culture and the ease of entry for a larger group of people.

If you are planning a trip to Brussels there are several attractions that you will not want to miss. In fact, there are so many things to see that you will want to plan your trip out very carefully. One of the most popular attractions in Brussels is the Grand-Place. This is thought to be one of the most breathtaking squares in the world. It is surrounded by old buildings such as the Hotel de Ville. Another top tourist destination in Brussels is the Royal Museum of Fine Arts. If you are in Brussels to soak up the culture this is a must see. The Royal Museum of Fine Arts is the best collection of art in Belgium, and thousands of people from all over travel to the museum on a yearly basis. When it comes to the climate, Brussels is rather steady throughout the year. Temperatures reach their high during the month of July when they top out at an average of 70 degrees Fahrenheit.