Bouillon, Belgium
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bouillon is a historic Walloon city and municipality located in the Belgian province of Luxembourg in the Ardennes region. Situated in a sharp bend of the Semois River, it is famous for its prominent medieval castle associated with Godfrey of Bouillon.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: red, white, and red.
Symbolism: The horizontal red, white, and red stripes derive directly from the historical coat of arms of the Duchy of Bouillon, which featured a white (silver) fess on a red field.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: red, white, and red.
Symbolism: The horizontal red, white, and red stripes derive directly from the historical coat of arms of the Duchy of Bouillon, which featured a white (silver) fess on a red field.
Statistics
Area
113.10 km²
Population
5,433