Liege

le-azh, the capital of a Belgian province of that name. It is located in a district noted for coal and iron mines, and for dairying. Butter and Limburger cheese are exported in large quantities. The city is situated on the Meuse. There are fine wharves and bridges. There is a Gothic cathedral. The stained glass windows and the wood carvings of the pulpit are considered particularly fine. Other buildings of note are a city hall and university. Liege is a manufacturing city of importance. It is noted for cannon, firearms, locomotives, hardware, cutlery, watches, jewelry, bronze articles, as well as for woolens, cotton goods, and laces. Population, 174,000.