Aalst, Belgium
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Aalst is a Belgian city and municipality located in the province of East Flanders along the Dender River. It serves as an important industrial and cultural hub in the region, famous for its historic carnival celebrations.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of equal width in red, white, and yellow (from left to right from the viewer's perspective). In the center of the middle white stripe, there is a red sword pointing upwards.
Symbolism: The red, white, and yellow colors are derived from the traditional colors of the city and its heraldic history. The upright red sword in the central stripe is a historical symbol taken from the city's coat of arms, representing the right of justice and defense.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of equal width in red, white, and yellow (from left to right from the viewer's perspective). In the center of the middle white stripe, there is a red sword pointing upwards.
Symbolism: The red, white, and yellow colors are derived from the traditional colors of the city and its heraldic history. The upright red sword in the central stripe is a historical symbol taken from the city's coat of arms, representing the right of justice and defense.
Statistics
Area
48.09 km²
Population
90,000