Dunkirk - France
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The name of Dunkirk derives from West Flemish „dun(e)“ (dune or dun) and „kerke“ (church), meaning „church in the dunes“.
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Until the middle of the 20th century the district was French Flemish. The Belfry Saint Eloi, also called the Belfry of Dunkirk was built in 15th century.
Its tower offers a wide view over the city. Dunkirk has the third-largest harbor in France. As an industrial place it depends heavily on the steel, food processing, oil-refining, ship-building and chemical industries.