Home to the European Union and NATO, Brussels abounds with Art Nouveau charm. The
cosmopolitan capital is a bastion of economic and political power. Approximately 1,200
non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and more than 1,700 international associations are
based in Brussels. It's almost equally well known as the birthplace of the
beloved comic book character Tintin. One of Belgium's main policy issues is the
divide between the Flemish- and French-speaking population, who are dominant in
Brussels.
