Bruges
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in Belgium. Its historic canals and well-preserved medieval center are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Flag Description: The flag consists of eight horizontal stripes alternating white and red. Overlaid in the center is a blue rampant lion with red claws and tongue, a gold crown, and a gold collar bearing a suspended gold cross.
Symbolism: The white and red stripes along with the blue lion derived from the historical coat of arms of Bruges. The blue lion with a gold crown, collar, and cross represents the traditional heraldic identity of the city and its historical importance in Flanders.
Flag Description: The flag consists of eight horizontal stripes alternating white and red. Overlaid in the center is a blue rampant lion with red claws and tongue, a gold crown, and a gold collar bearing a suspended gold cross.
Symbolism: The white and red stripes along with the blue lion derived from the historical coat of arms of Bruges. The blue lion with a gold crown, collar, and cross represents the traditional heraldic identity of the city and its historical importance in Flanders.
Statistics
Area
138.40 km²
Population
118,500