Genk
Sign in to saveGenk () is a municipality and city located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. The municipality comprises only the town of Genk itself. It is one of the most important industrial towns in Flanders, located on the Albert Canal, between Antwerp and Liège.
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Genk is a city in the Belgian province of Limburg, situated near Hasselt along the Albert Canal between Antwerp and Liège. It is one of Flanders' most important industrial centers, and the municipality consists solely of the city itself.
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- History
- Celtic and medieval origins
- 19th century
- 20th-century development
- Economy
- C-Mine
- Sights
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- Transportation
- Sports
- Demography
- Notable people
- Twin cities
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Genk () is a municipality and city located in the Belgian province of Limburg near Hasselt. The municipality comprises only the town of Genk itself. It is one of the most important industrial towns in Flanders, located on the Albert Canal, between Antwerp and Liège.
==History==