alleryBelgium's capital BRUSSELS is special because:
AIt is only Dutch-speaking
BOnly Walloon community lives there
CIt has equal representation of Dutch and French speakers
DIt is governed by France
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It has equal representation of Dutch and French speakers
1. Brussels-Capital is a separate region with equal Dutch and French community representation.
2. Although the city is in Flanders, the majority are French-speaking.
3. Special structure prevents either community from dominating the capital.
_Source: syllabus SST Polity Ch 1 §1.1 Belgium Model_
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