Aarschot

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Aarschot?Municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium
2. How many people live in Aarschot?30,106 (as of January 1, 2019)
3. What is the capital of Aarschot?Aarschot
4. What language do people speak in Aarschot?Dutch
5. What is Aarschot known for?Aarschot is a town in Belgium with a slow river called the Demer, brown stone hills, and a history of vineyards.
6. Why is Aarschot called a "Martyr City"?In 1914, German soldiers burned houses and killed many people in Aarschot, and the city remembers that sad event.

Flemish Brabant: A province in the northern region of Flanders, Belgium, known for its historical and cultural significance.
Viticulture: The cultivation of grapevines for winemaking, historically important in the Hageland region.
Reprisal: An act of retaliation, often severe, in response to a perceived offense or attack.
Non-Sovereign Ducal Title: A high noble title (Duke) that does not grant independent rule over a territory.