Amay

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Amay

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Amay is a Belgian municipality located in the province of Liège within the Walloon region along the Meuse river. It is known for its rich history associated with Saint Oda and its notable Romanesque collegiate church.

Flag Description: The municipal flag consists of a vertical red stripe along the hoist edge occupying one third of the flag's width, and seven horizontal stripes across the remaining two thirds, alternating yellow and blue in the order yellow, blue, yellow, blue, yellow, blue, and yellow.

Symbolism: The colors and design of the flag are derived from traditional heraldry and historical coats of arms of the local lordships associated with the municipality of Amay, combining a vertical red band with the seven alternating stripes from the municipal emblem.

Statistics

Area

27.61 km²

Population

14,450

Location