East Flanders

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East Flanders

Name

East Flanders

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

East Flanders is a province in the Flemish Region of Belgium with its capital in Ghent. Historically, the area was part of the Department of Escaut during the Napoleonic era. It is characterized by its central location within the historic County of Flanders.

Statistics

Area

3,007.05 km²

Population

1,602,532

Location