Zwijndrecht, Belgium
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Zwijndrecht is a former municipality in East Flanders, Belgium, historically part of the Waasland region. Its name originates from the Germanic words for 'creek,' reflecting its landscape. The area shows signs of Neolithic and Roman occupation, evolving from wetlands to agricultural land with dikes and polders.
Statistics
Area
17.82 km²
Population
19,263