Provinces
Limburg
Region: Vlaams Gewest · Capital: Hasselt
- Region
- Vlaams Gewest
- Capital
- Hasselt
- Language
- Nederlands
- Important cities/municipalities
- Hasselt, Genk, Beringen, Sint-Truiden, Tongeren, Maasmechelen
Short history
Limburg has its own regional history within Belgium. The province is connected with groene natuur, mijnverleden, fruitstreek en sterke lokale gemeenschappen.
Limburg
Limburg is an important base for Afghan Limburg. We want to help Afghans in local municipalities with work, training, integration, administration and contact with official services.
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
Bokrijk, Hoge Kempen, C-mine, Maasland en Tongeren
Afghan Limburg