Bastogne
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bastogne is a historic city and municipality located in the Ardennes in the Belgian province of Luxembourg, well known for its pivotal role during the World War II Battle of the Bulge.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a field vertically divided into two equal stripes: red on the hoist side (viewer's left) and blue on the fly side (viewer's right).
Symbolism: Red and blue are the traditional municipal colors of Bastogne, derived from the historical heraldry and coat of arms of the city.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a field vertically divided into two equal stripes: red on the hoist side (viewer's left) and blue on the fly side (viewer's right).
Symbolism: Red and blue are the traditional municipal colors of Bastogne, derived from the historical heraldry and coat of arms of the city.
Statistics
Area
172.03 km²
Population
16,212