Baelen
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Baelen is a Walloon municipality located in the province of Liège, Belgium, near the German border. It features a picturesque rural character and extensive forest areas in the Ardennes region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands, white on top and red on the bottom. In the upper white band, on the left side from the viewer's perspective (hoist side), there is a red rose with green sepals and a white center.
Symbolism: The white and red colors stem from the traditional colors of the region. The red rose is a historical symbol referring to local heraldic traditions and the lordship of Baelen.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands, white on top and red on the bottom. In the upper white band, on the left side from the viewer's perspective (hoist side), there is a red rose with green sepals and a white center.
Symbolism: The white and red colors stem from the traditional colors of the region. The red rose is a historical symbol referring to local heraldic traditions and the lordship of Baelen.
Statistics
Area
85.73 km²
Population
4,434