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area of land dropping steeply towards deep ocean basins
Brussels is the capital of Belgium, and Belgium is a country in North-Western continental Europe (only "north" if you don't take into account the Scandinavian Peninsula). It's located between Germany and France.
Within Belgium, Brussels is located in the middle of the country.
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the Pacific Ocean has the ring of fire around it
The Great barrier coral reef is located alongside the north-eastern shores of Australia, int the waters of the Pacific Ocean. It is by far the most recognizable coral reef in the world, and it is also one of the biggest tourist attractions of Australia.