Baarle-Hertog
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Baarle-Hertog is a Belgian municipality located in the province of Antwerp, famous worldwide for its complex border layout consisting of numerous enclaves embedded within Netherlands' Baarle-Nassau. It is home to around 3,000 residents.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field centered with a yellow depiction of a bishop (Saint Remigius) in episcopal vestments and a mitre. In his right hand (to the viewer's left), he holds a crozier turned outwards, with black outlines marking the details and crosses on his vestment. The bishop stands on a yellow base.
Symbolism: The depiction of Saint Remigius stems from the municipality's historical seal and coat of arms. Saint Remigius is the patron saint of the local parish church and municipality, while the yellow and blue colors reflect traditional heraldic colors associated with historical Brabant seals.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field centered with a yellow depiction of a bishop (Saint Remigius) in episcopal vestments and a mitre. In his right hand (to the viewer's left), he holds a crozier turned outwards, with black outlines marking the details and crosses on his vestment. The bishop stands on a yellow base.
Symbolism: The depiction of Saint Remigius stems from the municipality's historical seal and coat of arms. Saint Remigius is the patron saint of the local parish church and municipality, while the yellow and blue colors reflect traditional heraldic colors associated with historical Brabant seals.
Statistics
Area
7.48 km²
Population
3,000