City of Brussels
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: The City of Brussels is the historical core and main municipality of the Brussels Capital Region, as well as the capital of Belgium. It also serves as a major administrative center for the European Union and hosts numerous international organizations.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a square field divided into two horizontal stripes: green on top and red on the bottom. Centered on the flag is a stylized yellow (golden) silhouette of Saint Michael the Archangel holding a spear and vanquishing the dragon lying beneath his feet.
Symbolism: The traditional colors of the City of Brussels are green and red. The central figure depicts Saint Michael the Archangel, the historical patron saint of the city, whose victory over the dragon symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a square field divided into two horizontal stripes: green on top and red on the bottom. Centered on the flag is a stylized yellow (golden) silhouette of Saint Michael the Archangel holding a spear and vanquishing the dragon lying beneath his feet.
Symbolism: The traditional colors of the City of Brussels are green and red. The central figure depicts Saint Michael the Archangel, the historical patron saint of the city, whose victory over the dragon symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.
Statistics
Area
32.61 km²
Population
188,737