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Liège

Imagine a city where two big rivers hug each other hello! That's Liège, a super cool place in Belgium!

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Dessinateur liégeois : Emile Deshayes. Liège Dessin

Dessinateur liégeois : Emile Deshayes. Liège Dessin

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La fontaine et le palais de Justice (Place St-Lambert -Liège)
2009-05-26 Action Statues Nez Rouges Liège (6)
Liège

Key Facts

Location
Belgium.
Population
About 195,278 people.
Capital
Capital of the Liège province.
Languages
French and Walloon are spoken.
Fun Fact
Two big rivers, the Meuse and the Ourthe, meet in Liège!

Where the Rivers Meet and Greet!

Liège is a city in Belgium, a country in Europe. It sits in a valley, which is like a big dip between hills. Two important rivers, the Meuse and the Ourthe, flow right through the city and join up! This makes Liège a special spot. It's also close to other countries like the Netherlands and Germany, like having friendly neighbors right next door.

A City with Lots of People!

About 195,000 people call Liège home. That's like filling up a giant playground with friends, and then some! It's one of the biggest cities in Belgium, but not the very biggest. Think of it like being the third tallest kid in your class – still really tall and important!

Busy Bees and Busy Boats!

Long ago, Liège was a very busy place for making things, like a giant toy factory! People worked hard to create all sorts of goods. Today, it's still a place where people work and trade, and the rivers are used by boats to carry things around. It’s like a busy hub where lots of important stuff happens.

Learning and Growing in Liège!

Kids in Liège go to school to learn all sorts of amazing things, just like you! They learn reading, writing, math, and science. The city has schools and places where people can learn new skills. It's important for everyone to keep learning so they can grow up and do great things!

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