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West Flanders

January 19, 2024

West Flanders (Dutch: West-Vlaanderen [ˌʋɛst ˈflaːndərə(n)] ⓘ;[5] West Flemish: West Vloandern; French: (Province de) Flandre-Occidentale [flɑ̃dʁ ɔksidɑ̃tal]; German: Westflandern [ˈvɛstˌflandɐn] ⓘ) is the westernmost province of the Flemish Region, in Belgium. It is the only coastal Belgian province, facing the North Sea to the northwest. It has land borders with the Dutch province of Zeeland to the northeast, the Flemish province of East Flanders to the east, the Walloon province of Hainaut in the south and the French department of Nord to the west. Its capital is Bruges (Brugge). Other important cities are Kortrijk in the south and Ostend (Oostende) on the coast, Roeselare and Ypres (Ieper). The province has an area of 3,197 km2 (1,234 sq mi) which is divided into eight administrative districts (arrondissementen) containing 64 municipalities. As of January 2019, West Flanders has a population of 1,195,796.[6]

West Flanders
(Dutch: West-Vlaanderen)
Province
Flag
Coat of arms
Coordinates: 51°00′N 03°00′E / 51.000°N 3.000°E / 51.000; 3.000
Country Belgium
Region Flanders
Capital
(and largest city)		Bruges
Government
 • GovernorCarl Decaluwé
Area
[1]
 • Total3,197 km2 (1,234 sq mi)
Population
 (1 January 2019[2])
 • Total1,195,796
 • Density370/km2 (970/sq mi)
GDP
[3]
 • Total€52.323 billion (2021)
ISO 3166 codeBE-VWV
HDI (2019)0.935[4]
very high · 5th of 11
Websitewww.west-vlaanderen.be

The North Sea coast of Belgium, an important tourism destination, lies in West Flanders. A tram line runs the length of the coast, from De Panne on the French border to Knokke-Heist on the Dutch border. West Flanders has two seaports, the Port of Zeebrugge and the Port of Ostend.

Geography edit

West Flanders consists of the North Sea coast, followed by a very flat polder landscape. Only in the south are some small hills, with the Kemmelberg (159 m (522 ft)) being the highest point in the province. The Leie and IJzer are the main rivers. West Flanders is the only Belgian province that borders both France and The Netherlands; it is the only province not landlocked.

Economy edit

The Gross domestic product (GDP) of the province was 46.9 billion € in 2018. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 34,700 € or 115% of the EU27 average in the same year.[7]

In the north of the province, most industry is concentrated in and around the cities of Bruges and Ostend. Both cities also have important seaports: the port of Bruges-Zeebrugge and the port of Ostend.

The south is known for its textile industry, with companies such as Beaulieu and Libeco-Lagae. The region around Kortrijk is called the "Dallas of Belgium" for its entrepreneurship.

Tourism edit

Tourism is also an important industry in West Flanders. Major touristic attractions include the Belgian coast, the historic center of Bruges, the Yser Tower in Diksmuide and Flanders Fields, the World War I battlefields around Ypres.

Language edit

Main article: West Flemish

A Dutch dialect called West Flemishis spoken here.

Sport edit

The city of Bruges has two clubs playing at the highest level of football in Belgium (Belgian First Division A), namely Club Brugge and Cercle Brugge.

Other cities with teams playing at the highest level are Kortrijk (KV Kortrijk), Ostend (KV Oostende) and Waregem (Zulte Waregem).

The teams Knack Randstad Roeselare and Prefaxis Menen play in the highest volleyball league. Knack Randstad Roeselare also plays in the CEV Champions League, the European Championsleague.

BC Oostende is a basketball team which plays in the major basketball league of Belgium.

List of governors edit

Main article: Governor of West Flanders

Subdivisions edit

Arrondissements edit

The Province of West Flanders is divided into 8 administrative arrondissements.

Judicial arrondissements edit

The Province of West Flanders is divided into 4 judicial arrondissements.

  •  
    Bruges
  •  
    Kortrijk
  •  
    Veurne
  •  
    Ypres

Municipalities edit

 
Map of the municipalities in West Flanders

Municipalities that have city status have (city) after their names.

1. Alveringem
2. Anzegem
3. Ardooie
4. Avelgem
5. Beernem
6. Blankenberge (city)
7. Bredene
8. Bruges (city)
9. Damme (city)
10. De Haan
11. De Panne
12. Deerlijk
13. Dentergem
14. Diksmuide (city)
15. Gistel (city)
16. Harelbeke (city)
17. Heuvelland
18. Hooglede
19. Houthulst
20. Ichtegem
21. Ypres (Ieper) (city)
22. Ingelmunster
23. Izegem (city)
24. Jabbeke
25. Knokke-Heist
26. Koekelare
27. Koksijde
28. Kortemark
29. Kortrijk (city)
30. Kuurne
31. Langemark-Poelkapelle
32. Ledegem
33. Lendelede
34. Lichtervelde
35. Lo-Reninge (city)
36. Menen (city)
37. Mesen (city)
38. Meulebeke
39. Middelkerke
40. Moorslede
41. Nieuwpoort (city)
42. Ostend (city)
43. Oostkamp
44. Oostrozebeke
45. Oudenburg (city)
46. Pittem
47. Poperinge (city)
48. Roeselare (city)
49. Ruiselede
50. Spiere-Helkijn
51. Staden
52. Tielt (city)
53. Torhout (city)
54. Veurne (city)
55. Vleteren
56. Waregem (city)
57. Wervik (city)
58. Wevelgem
59. Wielsbeke
60. Wingene
61. Zedelgem
62. Zonnebeke
63. Zuienkerke
64. Zwevegem

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Be.STAT".
  2. ^ "Structuur van de bevolking | Statbel".
  3. ^ "EU regions by GDP, Eurostat". Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab".
  5. ^ Vlaanderen in isolation: [ˈvlaːndərə(n)].
  6. ^ "Structuur van de bevolking | Statbel".
  7. ^ "Regional GDP per capita ranged from 30% to 263% of the EU average in 2018". Eurostat.

External links edit

 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to West Flanders.
 
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for West Flanders.
  • Official website of the Province of West Flanders

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cities are Kortrijk in the south and Ostend Oostende on the coast Roeselare and Ypres Ieper The province has an area of 3 197 km2 1 234 sq mi which is divided into eight administrative districts arrondissementen containing 64 municipalities As of January 2019 West Flanders has a population of 1 195 796 6 West Flanders Dutch West Vlaanderen ProvinceFlagCoat of armsCoordinates 51 00 N 03 00 E 51 000 N 3 000 E 51 000 3 000Country BelgiumRegion FlandersCapital and largest city BrugesGovernment GovernorCarl DecaluweArea 1 Total3 197 km2 1 234 sq mi Population 1 January 2019 2 Total1 195 796 Density370 km2 970 sq mi GDP 3 Total 52 323 billion 2021 ISO 3166 codeBE VWVHDI 2019 0 935 4 very high 5th of 11Websitewww wbr west vlaanderen wbr beThe North Sea coast of Belgium an important tourism destination lies in West Flanders A tram line runs the length of the coast from De Panne on the French border to Knokke Heist on the Dutch border West Flanders has two seaports the Port of Zeebrugge and the Port of Ostend Contents 1 Geography 2 Economy 3 Tourism 4 Language 5 Sport 6 List of governors 7 Subdivisions 7 1 Arrondissements 7 2 Judicial arrondissements 7 3 Municipalities 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksGeography editWest Flanders consists of the North Sea coast followed by a very flat polder landscape Only in the south are some small hills with the Kemmelberg 159 m 522 ft being the highest point in the province The Leie and IJzer are the main rivers West Flanders is the only Belgian province that borders both France and The Netherlands it is the only province not landlocked Economy editThe Gross domestic product GDP of the province was 46 9 billion in 2018 GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 34 700 or 115 of the EU27 average in the same year 7 In the north of the province most industry is concentrated in and around the cities of Bruges and Ostend Both cities also have important seaports the port of Bruges Zeebrugge and the port of Ostend The south is known for its textile industry with companies such as Beaulieu and Libeco Lagae The region around Kortrijk is called the Dallas of Belgium for its entrepreneurship Tourism editTourism is also an important industry in West Flanders Major touristic attractions include the Belgian coast the historic center of Bruges the Yser Tower in Diksmuide and Flanders Fields the World War I battlefields around Ypres Language editMain article West Flemish A Dutch dialect called West Flemishis spoken here Sport editThe city of Bruges has two clubs playing at the highest level of football in Belgium Belgian First Division A namely Club Brugge and Cercle Brugge Other cities with teams playing at the highest level are Kortrijk KV Kortrijk Ostend KV Oostende and Waregem Zulte Waregem The teams Knack Randstad Roeselare and Prefaxis Menen play in the highest volleyball league Knack Randstad Roeselare also plays in the CEV Champions League the European Championsleague BC Oostende is a basketball team which plays in the major basketball league of Belgium List of governors editMain article Governor of West Flanders 1830 1831 Felix de Muelenaere Catholic Party 1832 1834 Felix de Muelenaere Catholic Party 1836 1849 Felix de Muelenaere Catholic Party 1849 1857 Adolphe de Vriere Liberal 1857 1877 Benoit Vrambout Liberal 1877 1878 Leon Ruzette Catholic Party 1878 1883 Theodore Heyvaert Liberal 1883 1884 Guillaume De Brouwer Liberal 1884 1901 Leon Ruzette Catholic Party 1901 Jean Baptiste de Bethune Catholic Party 1901 1903 Charles d Ursel Catholic Party 1903 1907 Jean Baptiste de Bethune Catholic Party 1907 1912 Alberic Ruzette Catholic Party 1912 1933 Leon Janssens de Bisthoven 1933 1940 Henri Baels Catholic Party 1940 1944 Michel Bulckaert 1944 1979 Pierre van Outryve d Ydewalle CVP 1979 Leo Vanackere CVP 1979 1997 Olivier Vanneste CVP 1997 2012 Paul Breyne CVP CD amp V February 2012 Carl Decaluwe CD amp V Subdivisions editArrondissements edit The Province of West Flanders is divided into 8 administrative arrondissements nbsp Bruges nbsp Diksmuide nbsp Kortrijk nbsp Ostend nbsp Roeselare nbsp Tielt nbsp Veurne nbsp YpresJudicial arrondissements edit The Province of West Flanders is divided into 4 judicial arrondissements nbsp Bruges nbsp Kortrijk nbsp Veurne nbsp YpresMunicipalities edit nbsp Map of the municipalities in West FlandersMunicipalities that have city status have city after their names 1 Alveringem 2 Anzegem 3 Ardooie 4 Avelgem 5 Beernem 6 Blankenberge city 7 Bredene 8 Bruges city 9 Damme city 10 De Haan 11 De Panne 12 Deerlijk 13 Dentergem 14 Diksmuide city 15 Gistel city 16 Harelbeke city 17 Heuvelland 18 Hooglede 19 Houthulst 20 Ichtegem 21 Ypres Ieper city 22 Ingelmunster 23 Izegem city 24 Jabbeke 25 Knokke Heist 26 Koekelare 27 Koksijde 28 Kortemark 29 Kortrijk city 30 Kuurne 31 Langemark Poelkapelle 32 Ledegem 33 Lendelede 34 Lichtervelde 35 Lo Reninge city 36 Menen city 37 Mesen city 38 Meulebeke 39 Middelkerke 40 Moorslede 41 Nieuwpoort city 42 Ostend city 43 Oostkamp 44 Oostrozebeke 45 Oudenburg city 46 Pittem 47 Poperinge city 48 Roeselare city 49 Ruiselede 50 Spiere Helkijn 51 Staden 52 Tielt city 53 Torhout city 54 Veurne city 55 Vleteren 56 Waregem city 57 Wervik city 58 Wevelgem 59 Wielsbeke 60 Wingene 61 Zedelgem 62 Zonnebeke 63 Zuienkerke 64 ZwevegemSee also editTransport Office of the Devastated Territories of West FlandersReferences edit Be STAT Structuur van de bevolking Statbel EU regions by GDP Eurostat Retrieved 18 September 2023 Sub national HDI Area Database Global Data Lab Vlaanderen in isolation ˈvlaːndere n Structuur van de bevolking Statbel Regional GDP per capita ranged from 30 to 263 of the EU average in 2018 Eurostat External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to West Flanders nbsp Wikivoyage has a travel guide for West Flanders Official website of the Province of West Flanders Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title West Flanders amp oldid 1194123357, wikipedia, wiki, book, 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