Blankenberge
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Blankenberge is a prominent coastal resort town in the Belgian province of West Flanders, situated on the North Sea coast. It is well known for its long sandy beach, historic pier, and vibrant tourism.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of black, white, and black. In the center of the broader white stripe is the town's coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally: the upper field is black with a white horizontal fess, while the lower field is black with three white dunes or mounds, with the middle peak rising higher and overlapping the outer two.
Symbolism: The black and white colors are derived from the traditional colors of the city of Blankenberge. The coat of arms in the center incorporates historical heraldic elements, while the three mounds represent the coastal sand dunes characteristic of the region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of black, white, and black. In the center of the broader white stripe is the town's coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally: the upper field is black with a white horizontal fess, while the lower field is black with three white dunes or mounds, with the middle peak rising higher and overlapping the outer two.
Symbolism: The black and white colors are derived from the traditional colors of the city of Blankenberge. The coat of arms in the center incorporates historical heraldic elements, while the three mounds represent the coastal sand dunes characteristic of the region.
Statistics
Area
17.41 km²
Population
20,463