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Ostend, o STEHND (pop. 68,594), is a Belgian city on the North Sea, about 77 miles (124 kilometers) northwest of Brussels. Ostend lies in the Dutch-speaking region of Belgium. Its name in Dutch is Oostende. It is an important Belgian port. Ostend conducts an export-import business with many countries. The city serves as the harbor for cross-channel boats from Dover, England. Ostend fishing crews catch cod and herring. Oysters are cultivated offshore. Ostend is a fashionable summer resort.… More »

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Antwerp

Antwerp (pop. 457,749), is Belgium's largest city and its main port. Antwerp is one of the major... More >>

Bruges

Bruges, BROO jihz or broozh (pop. 117,327), is a picturesque city in Belgium. Its name in Flemish... More >>

Brussels

Brussels (pop. 142,853) is the capital of Belgium. Brussels ranks as the nation's fifth largest... More >>

Charleroi

Charleroi (pop. 201,373) is a commercial city in Belgium. Charleroi is located in south-central... More >>

Liege

Liege, lee AYZH (pop. 185,574), is a city in eastern Belgium. It lies on both banks of the Meuse... More >>

Mons

Mons (pop. 91,083) is a city in western Belgium. Coal mined nearby furnishes power for many Mons... More >>

Ostend

Ostend, o STEHND (pop. 68,594), is a Belgian city on the North Sea, about 77 miles (124... More >>

Ypres

Ypres, EE pruh (pop. 35,434), is a Belgian city in West Flanders, in the Dutch-speaking part of... More >>

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