Belgium is a country in Western Europe, and it is home to several cities. Antwerp is a port city located in the northern part of the country, with a population of over 500, 000 people. LIEGE is a city in the east of Belgium, known for its steel industry and its university. Ghent is a city in the Flemish region of Belgium, known for its medieval architecture and its canals. Namur is a city in the Walloon region of Belgium, located on the Meuse River. Mons is a city in the Walloon region of Belgium, known for its Gothic architecture and its annual carnival. Yser is a river in western Belgium, which forms part of the border between France and Belgium. Ostend is a coastal city in the Flemish region of Belgium, known for its beaches and its seafood restaurants.