Bever, Belgium
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bever is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant in the Pajottenland region. It is a predominantly rural municipality with language facilities for French speakers.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a green field centered with the quartered coat of arms of the municipality. The first and fourth quarters are divided horizontally into six alternating white and red stripes. The second and third quarters are white, each charged with three red axes arranged two above one.
Symbolism: The green background represents the rural and agricultural character of the municipality of Bever in the Pajottenland. The central shield displays the historical coat of arms of the lordship of Bever, combining elements from the heraldic devices of former noble families.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a green field centered with the quartered coat of arms of the municipality. The first and fourth quarters are divided horizontally into six alternating white and red stripes. The second and third quarters are white, each charged with three red axes arranged two above one.
Symbolism: The green background represents the rural and agricultural character of the municipality of Bever in the Pajottenland. The central shield displays the historical coat of arms of the lordship of Bever, combining elements from the heraldic devices of former noble families.
Statistics
Area
19.78 km²
Population
2,265