Major cities of Belgium
Belgium is densely populated and full of lively cities. The largest is Antwerp, with its port and historic centre, followed by Ghent, Charleroi, Liège and the capital Brussels. In this map you fly across the whole country and learn to place the best-known cities in the right spot.
You will find Flemish cities such as Bruges, Leuven, Mechelen, Aalst, Kortrijk, Hasselt, Ostend, Genk, Sint-Niklaas and Roeselare, and Walloon cities such as Namur, Tournai and Mons. Many of them sit on a river or by the sea, like Ostend on the North Sea. Watch out for cities that lie close together, such as Ghent, Aalst and Sint-Niklaas.
Hop in the helicopter and find all the cities at your own pace — a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to master the map of Belgium.
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What is the largest city in Belgium?
Antwerp is the largest city in Belgium by population, known for its huge port, diamond trade and historic centre. The capital, Brussels, together with its surrounding municipalities, forms the country's biggest urban area overall.
Which major Belgian cities are in Wallonia?
Major cities in Wallonia include Charleroi, Liège, Namur, Tournai and Mons. Charleroi and Liège are old industrial cities in the south, Namur is the capital of Wallonia, and Tournai is one of the oldest cities in the country.
Which Belgian city lies on the coast?
Ostend is the best-known Belgian coastal city and lies on the North Sea in West Flanders. It is a popular seaside resort with a harbour and a long promenade. Most other large cities, such as Antwerp, Ghent and Liège, sit on a river.
What is the best way to learn the cities of Belgium?
The best way to learn the cities of Belgium is by placing them on the map yourself. In the free game Toponauts you fly a helicopter over the country and drop each city in the right spot, learning them at your own pace.