Oost-Vlaanderen

Region

Vlaams Gewest

Capital

Gent

Language

Nederlands

Important cities/municipalities

Gent, Aalst, Sint-Niklaas, Dendermonde, Lokeren

Short history

Oost-Vlaanderen has its own regional history within Belgium. The province is connected with historische steden, rivieren en bedrijvigheid.

Practical information for newcomers

For documents, first contact your municipality. OCMW/CPAS may be important for social support. VDAB is important for work in Flanders; Actiris in Brussels; Forem in Wallonia.

Local services

Municipality, OCMW/CPAS, integration service, VDAB/Forem/Actiris where relevant, health insurance fund, school and CAW.

Landmarks and culture

Gent, Schelde, Leie en Waasland