Avelgem
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Avelgem is a Flemish municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders along the river Scheldt.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of blue, red, and yellow, with the central red stripe being wider than the outer ones. In the center of the red stripe is a white cross moline.
Symbolism: The white cross moline on a red field comes from the historical coat of arms of the lords of Avelgem. The blue and yellow colors complement the traditional colors of the municipality.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of blue, red, and yellow, with the central red stripe being wider than the outer ones. In the center of the red stripe is a white cross moline.
Symbolism: The white cross moline on a red field comes from the historical coat of arms of the lords of Avelgem. The blue and yellow colors complement the traditional colors of the municipality.
Statistics
Area
21.75 km²
Population
10,290