Lier (other)
Lier may refer to: * Lier, Belgium * Lier, Norway * De Lier, Netherlands * Li Er, also known as Laozi, a Chinese philosopher See also * Leer (other) * Leer, Michigan, hamlet in Long Rapids Township, Michigan, USA named after Lier, Norway * Liar (other) A liar is a person who tells lies. Liar may also refer to: People with the name * The Liar, an American video artist and member of Angelspit Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''The Liar'' (1961 film), West German film directed by Ladi ...

Lier, Belgium
Lier (; french: Lierre, ) is a municipality located in the Belgium, Belgian province of Antwerp (province), Antwerp. It is composed of the city of Lier proper and the village of Koningshooikt. The city centre is surrounded by the river ''Nete'', around which it grew. In 2018, Lier had a total population of 35,712. The total area is 49.70 km making a population density (PD) of 720 per km. Lier is known for its beers (which include Caves (beer), Caves), its patron saint Gummarus, St. Gummarus and ''Lierse vlaaikes'' cake. It is also home to the world headquarters of Van Hool, a global bus and coach manufacturer. Lier's two principal football clubs are K Lyra-Lierse Berlaar, K. Lyra-Lierse and Lierse Kempenzonen (formerly known as KFC Oosterzonen, which moved to Lier in 2018). Etymology The etymology of the name ''Lier'' is still under debate. It most likely refers to the river ''Nete'' and the muddy soils that surrounds it. The Latin name of Lier is ''Lyra'', the suffix of which ...
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