Waasland
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The Waasland or Land van Waas is a historic region in northern Belgium. It is part of the Belgian province of East Flanders. The other borders are with the Scheldt and Durme rivers and, to the north,
Sint-Niklaas City Hall
Church of Saint Laurence, Lokeren
Graventoren, Rupelmonde
Wissekerke Castle, Bazel
Sint-Niklaas
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Sint-Niklaas is a Belgian city and municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders. The municipality comprises the city of Sint-Niklaas proper and the towns of Belsele, Nieuwkerken-Waas,
Waasland
…east and south) and, to the north, the border with the Dutch region of Zeelandic Flanders. The (informal) capital and major city of the region is Sint-Niklaas. Waas most likely refers to the soggy soil of the region although the exact etymology is unknown. One possibility is a connection to the English word…
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Saint-Nicholas, 17th century embroidery restored by Henri Van Severen
Scheerders van Kerchove, united factories