Wevelgem
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Wevelgem is a municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders, famous for the annual Gent–Wevelgem cycling race. Historically, the town was known for its flax industry along the river Leie, often called the Golden River. It also hosts the largest German military cemetery in Belgium.
Statistics
Area
38.76 km²
Population
31,412