Molenbeek-Saint-Jean

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/molenbeek-saint-jean

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. Where is Molenbeek-Saint-Jean?Western Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
2. How many people live in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean?98,365 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2024)
3. What language do people speak in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean?French and Dutch
4. What is the population density?16,352/km² (42,350/sq mi), approximately double the Brussels average
5. What is the key demographic shift?Significant immigration, notably from Morocco, starting in the mid-20th century
6. How did Molenbeek change from a quiet village to a busy town?Before the 19th century, Molenbeek was a quiet farming village. The Industrial Revolution brought factories and many workers, turning it into a busy industrial center. This change made the town grow quickly.

Municipality: An administrative division of a country, often a town or city with its own local government.
Industrial Revolution: A period of profound technological, socioeconomic, and cultural change, characterized by the shift from agrarian economies to industrial and machine-based manufacturing.
Deindustrialisation: The decline of industrial activity in a region or economy, often leading to shifts in employment and urban restructuring.
Immigration: The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.