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Welcome to Antwerp A world class business location Antwerp has been a major link in the chain of international trade for centuries. Today, the city continues to play a defining role on the world economic stage and offers attractive opportunities for investors across a wide variety of sectors.
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Economic engine As the largest city in Flanders and a major gateway to the wider region, the city of Antwerp is a major economic engine not only in Belgium but in Europe at large. The city accounts for more than one sixth of the nation’s GDP and employs more than one eighth of the population of Flanders.
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Foreign investment The city of Antwerp boasts one of the most open economies in the world and as such is a prime location for foreign investment. Moreover, it is one of the fastest growing regions in Europe and matches its unique economic potential with a number of measures aimed at stimulating foreign investment even further.
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Port of Antwerp Handling over 180 million tonnes of cargo every year, the port of Antwerp is the second largest port in Europe and the fifth largest in the world. Offering extremely high productivity, a full range of handling services and the fastest connections to the European hinterland, it is the No. 1 gateway to Europe.
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City of Diamonds Antwerp is without a doubt the most important diamond centre in the world. Exploiting a critical mass built up over decades, Antwerp’s diamond district generated a staggering $US42 billion in turnover in 2007 and all indicators point to continued growth in the near future.
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Urban Projects The City of Antwerp is a vigorous proponent of progress, investing heavily in a variety of urban projects designed to improve productivity and quality of life in the city and its immediate surrounds.
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