Nieuwpoort, Belgium
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Nieuwpoort is a coastal city in the Belgian province of West Flanders where the Yser river flows into the North Sea. It received city rights from the Count of Flanders in 1163 and is famous for its historical belfry inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The area played a key role in WWI.
Statistics
Area
33.28 km²
Population
11,488