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ʃar lə ˈrwacharleroi

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Charleroinoun

    city in southwestern Belgium; center of an industrial region

Wiktionary

  1. Charleroinoun

    The largest city of Wallonia, in the province of Hainaut, Belgium.

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  1. Charleroi

    Charleroi (UK: SHAR-lə-rwuh, US: -⁠roy, -⁠rwah, French: [ʃaʁləʁwa] (listen); Walloon: Tchålerwè [tʃɑːlɛʀwɛ]) is a city and a municipality of Wallonia, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. By 1 January 2008, the total population of Charleroi was 201,593. The metropolitan area, including the outer commuter zone, covers an area of 1,462 square kilometres (564 sq mi) with a total population of 522,522 by 1 January 2008, ranking it as the 5th most populous in Belgium after Brussels, Antwerp, Liège, and Ghent. The inhabitants are called Carolorégiens or simply Carolos.

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  1. charleroi

    Charleroi is a city and municipality located in Wallonia, in the southern part of Belgium. It serves as the capital of the Hainaut province and is one of the largest cities in the country. It is a major center for glass, machinery, and steel production and has a rich history dating back to the Roman era. Despite its industrial focus, Charleroi also features cultural attractions such as museums, art galleries, and historical sites.

Wikidata

  1. Charleroi

    Charleroi is a city and a municipality of Wallonia, located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. By January 1, 2008, the total population of Charleroi was 201,593. The metropolitan area, including the outer commuter zone, covers an area of 1,462 square kilometres with a total population of 522,522 by January 1, 2008, ranking it as the 5th most populous in Belgium after Brussels, Antwerp, Liège and Ghent. The inhabitants are called Carolorégiens or simply Carolos.

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

  1. Charleroi

    a manufacturing town in Hainault, Belgium, 35 m. SE. of Brussels.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer

  1. charleroi

    A strongly fortified town of Belgium, in Hainaut. This place was fortified by Vauban. Several great battles have been fought near this town, especially in 1690 and 1794. Charleroi was besieged by the Prince of Orange, 1672 and 1677; but he was soon obliged to retire. Near here, at Ligny, Napoleon attacked the Prussian line, making it fall back upon Wavres, June 16, 1815.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of charleroi in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of charleroi in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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