Origin of the name
Early recorded versions of the name include Ando Verpia on Roman coins found in the city centre, Germanic Andhunerbo from around the time Austrasiabecame a separate kingdom (that is,

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The municipality comprises the city of Antwerp proper and several towns. It is divided into nine entities (districts):
1. Antwerp
2. Berchem

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In the 16th century, Antwerp was noted for the wealth of its citizens ("Antwerpia nummis"). The houses of these wealthy merchants and manufacturers have been preserved throughout the

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Historical population
This is the population of the city of Antwerp only, not of the larger current municipality of the same

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Port
According to the American Association of Port Authorities, the port of Antwerpwas the seventeenth largest

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Road
A six-lane motorway bypass encircles much of the city centre and runs through the urban residential area of Antwerp. Known locally as the "Ring"

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Although Antwerp was formerly a fortified city, hardly anything remains of the former enceinte, only some remains of the city wall can be seen near the Vleeshuis museum at the corner of Bloedberg and Burchtgracht. Steencastle on the Scheldt-quai is the gate wing of

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