Antwerp
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Antwerp
Summary
Antwerp is a Belgian municipality with the title of city[1]. Antwerp has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- Antwerp received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[3].
- Antwerp received the Bonne Ville de l'Empire first class[4].
- Antwerp received the centre city[5].
- Antwerp is located in Arrondissement of Antwerp[6].
- Antwerp is in the country of Belgium[7].
- Antwerp is on the body of water Albert Canal[8].
- Antwerp is on the body of water Scheldt[9].
- Antwerp's head of government is recorded as Els van Doesburg[10].
- Antwerp's instance of is recorded as Belgian municipality with the title of city[11].
- Antwerp's instance of is recorded as municipality of Belgium[12].
- Antwerp's instance of is recorded as border city[13].
- Antwerp's instance of is recorded as big city[14].
- Antwerp's instance of is recorded as port city[15].
- Antwerp's capital is recorded as District of Antwerp[16].
- Antwerp's official language is recorded as Dutch[17].
- Antwerp's shares border with is recorded as Woensdrecht[18].
- Antwerp's shares border with is recorded as Hulst[19].
- Antwerp's shares border with is recorded as Reimerswaal[20].
- Antwerp's shares border with is recorded as Aartselaar[21].
- Antwerp's shares border with is recorded as Wijnegem[22].
- Antwerp's shares border with is recorded as Stabroek[23].
- Antwerp's shares border with is recorded as Schoten[24].
- Antwerp's shares border with is recorded as Mortsel[25].
- Antwerp's shares border with is recorded as Brasschaat[26].
- Antwerp's shares border with is recorded as Edegem[27].
Body
Operations
Antwerp's headquarters location is recorded as Antwerp City Hall[28].
Recognition
Awards received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[3], a courage award[29], in France[30], founded in 1915[31]; Bonne Ville de l'Empire first class[4], a title of honor[32], in First French Empire[33]; and centre city[5], a title of honor[34], in Belgium[35].
Brands and Namesakes
Things named for Antwerp include Antwerps Handje[36], a regional product[37]; Province of Antwerp[38], a province of Belgium[39], in Belgium[40]; Elixir d'Anvers[41], an alcohol brand[42]; Citadel of Antwerp[43], a citadel[44], in Belgium[45], founded in 1567[46]; Antwerp International Airport[47], an international airport[48], in Belgium[49], founded in 1924[50]; and Antwerp[51], a village of Ohio[52], in United States[53].
Why It Matters
Antwerp has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] Antwerp is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
Entities named for Antwerp include Antwerps Handje[36], a regional product[37]; Province of Antwerp[38], a province of Belgium[39], in Belgium[40]; Elixir d'Anvers[41], an alcohol brand[42]; Citadel of Antwerp[43], a citadel[44], in Belgium[45], founded in 1567[46]; Antwerp International Airport[47], an international airport[48], in Belgium[49], founded in 1924[50]; and Antwerp[51], a village of Ohio[52], in United States[53].
FAQs
What awards did Antwerp receive?
Honors received include Croix de guerre 1914–1918[3], Bonne Ville de l'Empire first class[4], and centre city[5].