Wervik
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Wervik is a city and municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders, bordering France. Historically, it was a Roman settlement known as Viroviacum, situated along the Lys river. The town suffered destruction during the Ghent uprising in 1382 and a major fire in 1400.
Statistics
Area
43.61 km²
Population
18,435