Burg-Reuland
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Burg-Reuland is the southernmost municipality of the German-speaking Community of Belgium, located in the province of Liège near the borders with Luxembourg and Germany. It is characterized by its picturesque hilly landscape in the Ardennes and a rich history centered around its namesake castle ruins.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a yellow field with the municipal coat of arms centered. The blue shield features a yellow bend dancetty (zigzag bend running from top left to bottom right from the viewer's perspective).
Symbolism: The yellow and blue colors are the traditional colors of the municipality. The coat of arms in the center is derived from the historical armorial bearings of the Lords of Reuland, with the yellow bend dancetty on a blue shield symbolizing this noble lineage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a yellow field with the municipal coat of arms centered. The blue shield features a yellow bend dancetty (zigzag bend running from top left to bottom right from the viewer's perspective).
Symbolism: The yellow and blue colors are the traditional colors of the municipality. The coat of arms in the center is derived from the historical armorial bearings of the Lords of Reuland, with the yellow bend dancetty on a blue shield symbolizing this noble lineage.
Statistics
Area
108.96 km²
Population
3,950