What is the capital of Belgium, which also serves as the administrative headquarters of the European Union and NATO?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Brussels
- Step 1: Brussels became the capital of independent Belgium in 1830.
- Step 2: It hosts the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, and the international political headquarters of NATO.
Answer
Brussels
Why not the others: 'Antwerp' is Belgium's largest port and the historic world center of diamond trading; 'Ghent' is a major Flemish university city and inland port; 'Bruges' is renowned for its preserved medieval canals and UNESCO World Heritage city center.
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