Wallonia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Wallonia is one of the three regions of Belgium, alongside Flanders and Brussels, covering the southern part of the country. During the Industrial Revolution, it was a major industrial center due to its coal and iron deposits. Today, Namur serves as its capital, while Charleroi is the most populous city.
Statistics
Area
16,844.00 km²
Population
3,704,990