Key Competitive Attractions
Charleroi is the largest city in the Wallonia region and is the fourth largest city in Belgium.
The Charleroi Airport is located 7 km outside the city centre and is used by airlines such as RyanAir and Jet 4 U. Brussels is only 47 km north of Charleroi, giving the city fantastic access to the rest of Belgium, as well as the rest of Europe.
Key Industrial Sectors in the city:
- Iron
- Steel industry
- Glassworks
- Chemicals
- Electrical Engineering
Charleroi also benefits from its central position in the Pays Noir coal basin.





