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Turnhout
Turnhout () is a Belgian municipality and city located in the Flemish province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises only the city of Turnhout proper. In 2021, its population was 45,874. The total area is . The agglomeration is much more populous, with 81,473 inhabitants. It is known for its playing card industry, and houses the head office of the world's largest manufacturer of playing cards, Cartamundi. Turnhout is also the capital of the administrative district with the same name. The city council often promotes the city as "the capital of the Campine area".
Rijkevorsel
Rijkevorsel () is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. The municipality comprises the town of Rijkevorsel, , and . In 2021, Rijkevorsel had a total population of 12,262. The total area is 46.79 km2.
Battle of Turnhout
1597 battle
Battle of Turnhout
1789 battle between the Habsburg Monarchy and the Belgian émigré army
Brepols
Brepols is a Belgian publishing house. Once, it was one of the largest printing companies in the world and one of the main employers in Turnhout (Belgium). Besides its printing business, Brepols is also active as a publisher. Formerly well known for its missals, the company is now better known for its specialization in historical studies and editions of classical authors, including the Corpus Christianorum.
Turnhout railway station
railway station in Belgium