Provinces
Vlaams-Brabant
Region: Vlaams Gewest · Capital: Leuven
- Region
- Vlaams Gewest
- Capital
- Leuven
- Language
- Nederlands
- Important cities/municipalities
- Leuven, Halle, Vilvoorde, Tienen, Aarschot
Short history
Vlaams-Brabant has its own regional history within Belgium. The province is connected with universiteitsstad Leuven, Hageland, Rand rond Brussel.
Practical information for newcomers
For documents, first contact your municipality. OCMW/CPAS may be important for social support. VDAB is important for work in Flanders; Actiris in Brussels; Forem in Wallonia.
Local services
Municipality, OCMW/CPAS, integration service, VDAB/Forem/Actiris where relevant, health insurance fund, school and CAW.
Landmarks and culture
Leuven, Hageland, Zoniënwoud en Vlaams-Brabantse rand
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