Antwerp, Belgium
While the country of Belgium has three different official languages including Dutch, French and German, the official language of the Antwerp province is Dutch, as in all Flemish provinces.
Founded in 1843, the Antwerp Zoo is one of the world’s oldest and houses more than 6,000 animals.
Between 80 and 90 percent of the world’s rough diamonds, and 50 percent of its cut diamonds are traded in Antwerp each year, earning the city the “The World’s Capital of Diamonds” moniker. The Diamond District covers nearly a mile of city streets.
Founded in 1843, the Antwerp Zoo is one of the world’s oldest and houses more than 6,000 animals.
Between 80 and 90 percent of the world’s rough diamonds, and 50 percent of its cut diamonds are traded in Antwerp each year, earning the city the “The World’s Capital of Diamonds” moniker. The Diamond District covers nearly a mile of city streets.