Linkeroever
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Linkeroever is an area in the city of Antwerp, on the left bank of the Scheldt
. Historically it was a district which belonged to Zwijndrecht
, but on March 19, 1923 it was attached to Antwerp. Linkeroever has a population count of around 15,000 residents. Before receiving its current name the area was known as "Borger Weert Polder".
Scheldt
The Scheldt is a 350 km long river in northern France, western Belgium and the southwestern part of the Netherlands...
. Historically it was a district which belonged to Zwijndrecht
Zwijndrecht, Belgium
Zwijndrecht is both a village and a municipality located in the Flemish province of Antwerp, in Belgium. As well as Zwijndrecht proper, the municipality includes the villages of Burcht. As of January 1, 2006, Zwijndrecht had a total population of 18,231....
, but on March 19, 1923 it was attached to Antwerp. Linkeroever has a population count of around 15,000 residents. Before receiving its current name the area was known as "Borger Weert Polder".