Antwerp
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Antwerp is a major port city and municipality located in the Flemish Region of Belgium along the River Scheldt. It is the country's second-most populous city and a world-renowned center for the diamond trade.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: red, white, and red. The central white stripe is broader than the top and bottom red stripes.
Symbolism: Red and white are the traditional colors of Antwerp, derived from its historic coat of arms and municipal colors dating back to the Middle Ages.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: red, white, and red. The central white stripe is broader than the top and bottom red stripes.
Symbolism: Red and white are the traditional colors of Antwerp, derived from its historic coat of arms and municipal colors dating back to the Middle Ages.
Statistics
Area
204.51 km²
Population
536,000