NAMUR, a province of Belgium, is bounded on the N. by South Brabant, E. by Liège and Luxemburg, S. by France, and W. by Hainault. Its length from N. to S. is 55 miles, greatest breadth 45; area 1409 square miles. The surface of the province is much varied by hill and dale, and in some parts, especially in the valley of the Meuse, between Namur and Liège, the scenery is extremely beautiful and romantic. The principal rivers are the Meuse, and its tributary the Sambre, which joins it at Namur; the former flowing from the S., and the latter from the E. In a geological view, nearly the whole of this country belongs to the Carboniferous system, and contains strata of limestone, sandstone, coal, and iron. The iron mines of Namur are very rich, and employ a large proportion of the industry of the province. There were in 1855, 25 coal-pits in this province, producing coal to the value of L.74,000. Lead mines are also worked to some extent; and building-stone, slate, and marble are quarried. The soil for the most part consists of a rich marl of no great depth. It is very fertile, and well cultivated; about one-half of the whole extent being under cultivation, and one-third occupied by wood. Wheat, rye, oats, barley, fruits, hemp, flax, and chicory are the principal crops raised in some parts; vines are also grown. Oak, beech, ash, hornbeam, birch, and hazel, are the principal trees in the forests; and these supply excellent timber, and wood for fuel. The forests of the province abound in game, and the rivers in fish. Large numbers of horses are reared, which are strong and of good breed. The principal manufacture of Namur is cutlery, for which the province is famed; and trade is actively carried on. The province is divided into three arrondissements,—namely, Dinant, Namur, and Philippeville; and had in 1856 a population of 286,075.