What Is The Capital Of Belgium?

Brussels is the capital of Belgium and one of the richest cities of Europe in terms of cultural heritage.  It has been a major trading centre for Belgium since centuries.  Besides the prolific carriage of trade, Brussels is also famous for its reputation of being a centre of art and learning.  When Belgium gained independence in the year 1830, Brussels was made the capital of the country.  

Combined with its suburbs, area wise Brussels is the largest city of Belgium with a population of about 1930000.  As far as geographical location goes, Brussels lies 27 miles (estimated at about 43.5 kilometres) to the south of the busily bustling port Antwerp.  Despite of it being called an inland city, Brussels directly holds a connection to the North Sea with the links of Willebrooke Canal and the River Schede.  The manifold canals of Belgium like Brussels with other parts of Belgium and even some parts of Europe.