Brussels: Gateway to govt and investment

An attractive investment destination for the world's entrepreneurs, Brussels is home to more than 1,300 foreign companies, according to a report from the foreign trade and investment agency Brussels Invest & Export.

The majority of foreign companies based in the city are from the United States, France, UK, Germany, Japan and China, including big names like General Motors, ICBC, Microsoft and Coca-Cola.

The capital city also hosts most headquarters of Belgian companies, the report said.