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Belgium, Antwerp, partner city from before 1940

Antwerp with its half a million inhabitants, is the largest city in Belgium. The city lies on the banks of the Schelde and is a port of world standing - it is the fourth largest in the world. The city Antwerp originated from the merging of seven different districts. The conurbation of Antwerp now consists of fourteen boroughs. Antwerp influences the wider surrounding areas in the sectors of government, economics, education and culture. The economic importance and the industrial strengths of the city come from its extensive harbour areas along the river Schelde with excellent connections to the rest of the European continent. In addition to being a world port, Antwerp is also an international centre for trade in rough and polished diamonds.