Beringen, Belgium
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Beringen is a city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg in the Flemish Region. Historically an important coal mining center, it is now known for the redevelopment of its industrial heritage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of ten alternating horizontal stripes of yellow and red. Overlaid in the center is a rampant brown bear with a ring in its snout, facing towards the hoist.
Symbolism: The ten yellow and red stripes derive from the arms of the County of Loon, to which Beringen historically belonged. The rampant bear is a canting element referring to the name Beringen.
Flag Description: The flag consists of ten alternating horizontal stripes of yellow and red. Overlaid in the center is a rampant brown bear with a ring in its snout, facing towards the hoist.
Symbolism: The ten yellow and red stripes derive from the arms of the County of Loon, to which Beringen historically belonged. The rampant bear is a canting element referring to the name Beringen.
Statistics
Area
78.30 km²
Population
47,213