Facts & figures
The Antwerp region is an industrial and highly prosperous region in the northwest of Europe. It is one of the ten provinces that make up the Kingdom of Belgium. Neighbouring countries are the Netherlands, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Luxembourg. Antwerp is located in the Dutch-language region of Belgium, known as Flanders. In addition to the Dutch language, English, French and German are spoken widely and fluently.
Key facts Antwerp region
* Total surface area: 2,876 km² (Belgium: 30,528 km²)
* Total number inhabitants 2008: 1,715,707 (Belgium: 10,666,866)
* Population density 2008: 596.5/km² (Belgium: 349.4/km²)
* Active population 2006 (15-64y): 1,132,867
* GDP December 2007: € 59,957 million
* Active companies 2006: 114,617
* Net export 2007: 170,870 million
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