in the County of Flanders and it became one of the richest areas in Europe. This prosperity played a role in conflicts between Flanders and the king of
(1,472 sq mi) Namur: 3,675 km2 (1,419 sq mi) West Flanders: 3,197 km2 (1,234 sq mi) East Flanders: 3,007 km2 (1,161 sq mi) Antwerp: 2,876 km2 (1,110 sq mi)