Quality in life, work and play
Thanks to its economic prosperity, West Flanders offers high living standards. The province makes for a pleasant region to live, work and relax. It offers all the facilities needed with regards to education, tourism, gastronomy and work, as there is a continuous aim to strike a healthy balance between the interests of agriculture, business, nature, housing development and the infrastructure.
As the only seaside province in Belgium, tourism is one of the cornerstones of West Flanders’ economy. The combination of sea, nature and a rich cultural heritage provides a great offering for both tourists and the local population. In addition, the province boasts a very dynamic food industry with an excellent reputation on an international level.
Apart from the province’s natural beauty and dynamic tourist industry, quality of life is key in West Flanders, which also requires substantial investments in our future. This is supported by the Flemish education system, which is generally known as one of the very best in the world. In addition to the university-colleges, West Flanders offers a few unique, sector-oriented training programmes, such as maritime techniques in Ostend and textile production techniques in Waregem.
