Amay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Amay
Ama (Walloon)
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 Amay
Location in Belgium
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| Country | Belgium | ||
| Community | French Community | ||
| Region | Wallonia | ||
| Province | Liège | ||
| Arrondissement | Huy | ||
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| • Total | 27.61 km2 (10.66 sq mi) | ||
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| Postal codes |
4540
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| Area codes | 085 | ||
| Website | www.amay.be | ||
Amay is a town in Wallonia, a region in Belgium. It is located in the province of Liège. Amay is known for its history and beautiful buildings.
As of January 1, 2006, Amay had about 14,231 people living there. The town covers an area of about 27.61 square kilometers. This means there were about 476 people living in each square kilometer.
Amay is made up of several smaller areas called districts. These districts include Amay, Ampsin, Flône, Jehay, and Ombret-Rawsa.
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Discover Amay's History
Amay's location was important because it had a "ford" across the Meuse River. A ford is a shallow place where people and animals can cross a river easily. This ford was used a lot during the Middle Ages.
The town actually started as a small Gallo-Roman village. This means it was a settlement during the time of the Roman Empire, in an area where both Gauls and Romans lived.
Explore Famous Places in Amay
Amay has some interesting places to visit. One of the most famous is the Castle of Jehay-Bodegnée.
The Castle of Jehay-Bodegnée
The Castle of Jehay-Bodegnée is a beautiful castle built in the 16th century. It is known for its unique architecture. The castle is a great example of old buildings in the area.
Meet Famous People from Amay
Amay has been home to some important people throughout history.
François Walther de Sluze
François Walther de Sluze (1622–1685) was a famous mathematician. He was also an abbot, which is a leader in a monastery, in Amay.
Zénobe Gramme
Zénobe Gramme (1824-1902) was a very important inventor. He is famous for inventing the dynamo. A dynamo is a machine that creates electricity.
See also
In Spanish: Amay para niños
