Bree, Belgium
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Bree is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg. On January 1, 2006 Bree had a total population of 14,503. The total area is 64.96 km² which gives it a population density of 223 inhabitants per square km. The mayor of Bree is Jaak Gabriëls.
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Famous inhabitants
- Pieter Brueghel the Elder, painter, said to be born in the neighbourhood of Bree (Peer)
- Kim Clijsters, tennis player, former WTA number 1
- Johnny Galecki, American actor, born in Bree
- Bas Leinders, racing driver, tested for the Minardi Formula 1 team in 2004, born in Bree
- Lei Clijsters, Football player
- Thibaut Courtois Football player, on loan to Athletico de Madrid from Chelsea FC
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