Social undertakings in Brussels

There are several universities in Brussels. The two major universities are the Free University of Brussels in French, and the Free University of Brussels in Dutch, which mainly teaches French and Dutch. The former has about 20,000 students in three campuses in Brussels (there are two campuses in other places), while the latter has about 10000 students in total. Both universities originated from the Free University of Brussels and were founded in 1834. 1970, with the French-speaking community and Dutch-speaking community having the legal right to set up their own higher education institutions, the two universities were separated.

Colleges and universities in Brussels also include: St. Louis University (about 2,000 students), Katholieke Universiteit Brussel, Royal Belgian Military Academy (founded by French generals in 1834) and two drama schools established in 1982. Free University of Brussels is a university focusing on science and engineering, which is famous for its computer science and medical education all over Europe.

In addition, some universities have branches in Brussels, such as Catholic University of Leuven (1973) which has opened a medical department, and Boston University in Brussels (1972) which has opened a master's degree in business management and international relations. In order to provide educational services to the families of staff members from all over the world who work here, there are also many international schools in Brussels, including Brussels International School (including students aged about 18 * *1450), British School in Brussels and four European schools serving the European Union. Brussels is located in the axis of Antwerp-Brussels-Charleroi Industrial Zone, also known as the axis of ABC industrial development, and is the largest industrial center in China. There are 65,438+0/5 employees in China, mainly concentrated in 65,438+0/4 machinery manufacturing and chemical industry, 65,438+0/3 clothing industry, 2/5 printing industry and 3/5 leather industry. The electrical appliance industry and food industries such as flour, oil extraction and beer are also very developed. An important transportation hub between Belgium and continental Europe, the first railway in Europe leads to mechelen. There are many railway trunk lines and expressways crossing here, connecting major cities at home and abroad. More than 200 airlines connect Europe with the rest of the world. There is a canal connecting the central industrial zone with the North Sea. There is an underground railway in this city.

External traffic

Brussels is not only the capital of Belgium, but also an important transportation hub in Europe. It can quickly reach all parts of Europe by air, rail and road.

aviation

There are flights to major European cities at Brussels International Airport, and the traffic is very convenient. The airport is about 12 km from the city center, and it takes 20 minutes to get to the city by taxi, which costs 35 euros. When there is not much luggage, you can take the train. Below the entrance hall of the airport is the railway station. There is a train to the downtown railway station and Midi railway station, which takes 20-30 minutes and costs 3.7 euros.

railway

There are five railway stations in Brussels, three of which are international stations. GareduNord: bound for the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany and other places; GareduCentrale: bound for Bruges, it is also a transit point for international trains, with express trains going directly to Paris (1 hour 30 minutes), Cologne, Amsterdam and other western European cities; GareduMidi: A train from Austria, a train from northern Holland to Paris. Because you need a separate visa to go to Britain, you need to go to London by Eurostar just like flying, and you must check your passport through the customs. So prepare enough time.

Domestic traffic

The best mode of transportation for sightseeing in downtown Brussels is walking, but if you cross the city, you have to use public transportation.

Buses, subways and trams

There are two kinds of buses: red and green. Green takes the suburban line, and red takes the urban line. The subway has two lines: 1 and Line 2. 1 line leads to the suburbs, and line 2 surrounds the urban area. Trams, also known as mini-subways, have both above-ground and underground sections, which are very fast and travel through suburbs and downtown.

Subway, tram and bus tickets are universal and can be used unlimited times within the specified time. Tickets include one-hour tickets, one-day tickets and one-day group tickets (5 people). Trams and subways need to buy tickets at ticket vending machines. If you meet the inspector when you ride without a ticket, you will be severely punished. It should be noted that most public trams and subways have to press the button to open the door, and you should also pay attention to opening the door when you get off.

taxi

Taxis don't parade in the street. If you want to take a taxi, you must stop at a fixed taxi stand. You can call a taxi at the entrance of the railway station, the exchange next to the big square and the hotel. You can also ask the receptionist to call a car for you at the hotel. Start 3-4 Euro, per kilometer 1 Euro. The public security in Brussels is generally good, and the local people have a strong sense of the legal system. However, since 20 10, the overall public security situation has declined.

2065438+0165438 On June 6, 2004 100000, more than100000 people marched in Brussels against the EU fiscal austerity measures, and the demonstrators clashed with the police in the street. Many people were injured at the scene. At the scene of the conflict in Brussels, Belgium, riot police tried to control the situation with water cannons and tear gas. The scene got out of hand.