Hainault

Hainault, modern Hainaut, is a southern province of Belgium bordering on France, between West Flanders and Namur. The North and West is occupied by fertile plains. The Forest of Ardennes extends into the South, where also are the richest coal-fields of Belgium. Iron and lead are wrought also. The chief rivers are the Scheldt, Sambre, Dender, and Haine. Textiles, porcelain, and iron goods are manufactured. Mons is the capital.

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