Charleroi been nicknamed the "Pays Noir" ("Black Country"), part of the larger "sillon industriel". Even though most of the factories have closed since the 1950s, the landscape remains dotted with spoil tips and old industrial buildings. Charleroi lies around south of Brussels. The municipality comprises: and the following former municipalities, merged into Charleroi in 1977: Neighboring municipalities: Similar to the rest of Belgium Charleroi has an oceanic climate as a result of the Gulf Stream influence warming winters, while also moderating summer warmth in spite of its inland position. The Charleroi area was already settled in the prehistoric period, with traces
Zamalek SC in African football Zamalek SC in African football The football team representing Zamalek Sporting Club of Giza, Egypt has played in many competitions on the continent of Africa. In the 20th century they won more titles in African football than any other club: they won the African Cup of Champions Clubs four times, the CAF Cup Winners' Cup once, the CAF Super Cup twice, and the Afro-Asian Club Championship twice. 5 Times Champion : 1984, 1986, 1993, 1996, 2002 2 TimeS Runner-Up: 1994, 2016 2 Times Semi-Finalist: 1985, 2005 7 Times Quarter-Finalist: 1979, 1987, 1997, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014 1 Time 2nd Round