Flanders
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Area | 13522 |
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Population | 6. 444 million (Jan 1, 2015) |
Region in Belgium | 1980 |
Colleges and universities | Katholieke Universiteit Leuven |
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ID | 1401047 |
About Flanders
The Flemish Region of Belgium (or Flanders) is a Dutch-speaking area in the country's north, and one of 3 Belgian regions. The national capital, Brussels, considered its own region, lies near Flanders' southern edge. Antwerp is a port city and major diamond trade center with a reputation for fashion design. Its Royal Museum of Fine Arts has a large collection of paintings by Flemish masters.