Where is Ghent?
Ghent is a city in Flanders, Belgium. Its population is about 265,086 inhabitants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ghent located?
Ghent is a city in Flanders, Belgium, located at 51.0500°N, 3.7167°E.
Which country is Ghent in?
Ghent is in Belgium.
What is the population of Ghent?
The population of Ghent is approximately 265,086 inhabitants.
What region is Ghent in?
Ghent is located in the Flanders region of Belgium.
How far is Ghent from Brussels?
Ghent is approximately 50 km from Brussels, the capital of Belgium.
What time zone is Ghent in?
Ghent is in the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What are the coordinates of Ghent?
The geographic coordinates of Ghent are 51.0500°N, 3.7167°E.
What cities are near Ghent?
Cities near Ghent include: Brussels, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Antwerp.
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