Zaventem

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/zaventem

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1. Where is Zaventem?Municipality in Flemish Brabant, Flanders, Belgium; borders Brussels-Capital Region
2. How many people live in Zaventem?37,271 (as of January 1, 2025)
3. What is the capital of Zaventem?Zaventem (as the administrative center of the municipality)
4. What language do people speak in Zaventem?Dutch (official language of Flanders)
5. What is the population density?1,037/km² (2,690/sq mi)
6. Why is Zaventem famous?It is famous because it is the home of Brussels Airport, Belgium’s main airport, which brings many jobs and visitors.

Deelgemeenten: Subdivisions or constituent parts of a larger municipality in Belgium.
Groene Gordel: The 'Green Belt' surrounding Brussels, a designated area for recreation and nature preservation.
Flemish Region: One of the three regions of Belgium, where Dutch is the official language.
Municipal Government: The local administrative body responsible for governing a town or city.