Ghent

Ghent is a port city in Belgium, capital of East Flanders, situated at the junction of the Scheldt and the Lys (Leie) rivers, 34 miles northwest of Brussels. It was a prominent city-state during the middle ages. Rivers and canals divide it into 26 quarters, connected by 270 bridges. In the older part are many quaint and interesting buildings, notably the cathedral of St. Bavon (13th century). It is the first industrial city of Belgium, and is a great emporium of the cotton, woollen, and linen trades. The floriculture is famed, and the flower-shows have won it the name of the "City of Flowers." It is also a university town and a cultural hub.

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