After the defeat of Napoleon, the territory became part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands as the province of Central Brabant, distinguishing it from North Brabant and South Brabant. In 1830, after Belgium's independence the province was renamed Antwerp (after its major city and capital).
Is Antwerp Dutch or French?
Antwerp is located in the Flemish part of Belgium, where Dutch is the lingua franca.
Why is it called Antwerp?
According to folklore, the city got its name from a legend involving a mythical giant called Antigoon that lived near the river Scheldt, exacting a toll from those crossing the river. On refusal, the giant severed one of their hands and threw them into the Scheldt.
What country does Antwerp belong to?
Belgium
Why is Antwerp port so important?
The Port of Antwerp focuses on general, bulk, and project cargoes. It is also home to the second largest petrochemical industrial complex in the world, after only Houston, Texas. The Port of Antwerp is also one of the world's most important centers for the diamond trade.
Is Antwerp the biggest port in the world?
Antwerp is the biggest port area in the world Over the centuries, the area grew to exactly 12,068 hectares, or about 20,000 football fields.
Is Antwerp part of Germany?
Antwerp Province (Dutch: Provincie Antwerpen)
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Does Antwerp have a port?
The Port of Antwerp (BEANR) is the primary gateway to Europe, 80km south-east of the North Sea located in Belgium. Crossing the mark of 200 million tons of freight handled per year, Antwerp is the second biggest port in Europe after Rotterdam.
How many ports are in Belgium?
four sea
Is Antwerp the biggest port in Europe?
Port of Antwerp
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Annual cargo tonnage
Website www.portofantwerp.com