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Photos of Belgium

The Grand Place (Grand Square) or Grote Markt (Grand Market) is the central square of Brussels, Belgium, and is home to opulent guildhalls, the Hotel de Ville/Stadhuis (City Hall), and the King's House or Breadhouse building that houses the Brussels City Museum. Measuring 68 by 110 m (223 by 361 ft), the Grand Place is an important tourist destination and landmark in Brussels.

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Geography

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Median age

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Death rate

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Maternal mortality ratio

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Infant mortality rate

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Total fertility rate

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Tobacco use

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Real GDP per capita

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Labor force

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Unemployment rate

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Public debt

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Current account balance

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Exports

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Imports

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Airports

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Heliports

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Merchant marine

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