Leuven (UK: , US: , Flemish: [ˈløːvə(n)] ), also called Louvain (, US also , French: [luvɛ̃]), is the capital and largest city of the province of Flemish Brabant in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located about 25 kilometres (16 miles) east of Brussels. The municipality itself comprises the sub-municipalities of Heverlee, Kessel-Lo, Leuven proper, Wilsele, Wijgmaal and part of Haasrode and Korbeek-Lo. It is the eighth largest city in Belgium, with more than 100,244 inhabitants. Leuven is Mecca of books and beers. It has been a university city since 1425.
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Leuven (UK: , US: , Flemish: [ˈløːvə(n)] ), also called Louvain (, US also , French: [luvɛ̃]), is the capital and largest city of the province of Flemish Brabant in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located about 25 kilometres (16 miles) east of Brussels. The municipality itself comprises the sub-municipalities of Heverlee, Kessel-Lo, Leuven proper, Wilsele, Wijgmaal and part of Haasrode and Korbeek-Lo. It is the eighth largest city in Belgium, with more than 100,244 inhabitants. Leuven is Mecca of books and beers. It has been a university city since 1425.
