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Lier

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Also known as Lier, Belgium

city in Antwerp province, Belgium

AI overview

Lier is a historic city located in Antwerp province in Belgium. It matters as a notable urban center in the Flemish region with cultural and regional significance.

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Official website

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Encyclopedic overview

Lier ( Dutch: [liːr] ; French: Lierre [ljɛʁ] ) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. It is composed of the city of Lier proper and the village of Koningshooikt. The city centre is surrounded by the river Nete, around which it grew. In 2018, Lier had a total population of 35,712. The total area is 49.70 km making a population density (PD) of 720 per km. Lier is known for its beers (which include Caves), its patron saint St. Gummarus and Lierse vlaaikes cake. It is also home to the world headquarters of Van Hool, a global bus and coach manufacturer. Lier's two principal football clubs are K. Lyra-Lierse and K. Lierse S.K.

Etymology

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