Abandoned factory

These ‪pictures‬ were taken at the abandoned industry in Charleroi.

Charleroi is a city located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. The metropoltian area has a total population of 522,522 by January 1, 2008, ranking it as the 4th most populous city in Belgium after Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent. After the Industrial Revolution, Charleroi benefited from the increased use of coals in the metallurgical industry. People from across Europe were attracted by the economic opportunities, and the population grew rapidly. Because after World War II the need for coals declined, Charleroi witnessed a general decline of its heavy industry. Poverty in the city increased. Charleroi has an unemployment rate of 26%. You'll find syringes and dumped garbage in public places.

Investing in the publicdevelopment is important for the city economics.

I made a rapportage about Charleroi ‪follow‬ for more.

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Uploaded on January 2, 2016
Taken on December 29, 2015