What is the name of the city in Belgium?
Q: What is the name of the city in Belgium?
A: The city in Belgium is called Liège.
Q: What is the cultural centre of the Walloon region of Belgium?
A: Liège is the cultural centre of the Walloon region of Belgium.
Q: When was the first written trace found for this city?
A: The first written trace for this city was found in 558 as Leodicum or Vicus Leodicus.
Q: How did Liege become a cultural centre in the Middle Ages?
A: In 717, Liege was made the seat of a bishopric and became a cultural centre in the Middle Ages.
Q: How did French Revolution affect Liege's cathedral?
A: During French Revolution, Liege's cathedral was damaged, partially burned down and then completely destroyed.
Q: What were some major industries that drove economic growth during 19th century?
A: During 19th century, coal-mining, steel industry and trade drove economic growth in Liège.
Q: What are some industries that are driving economy today?
A: Today, logistics and high tech industry (biotechnology, space industry, IT) are driving economy in Liège.
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