Chiny
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Chiny is a French-speaking municipality and city located in the Belgian province of Luxembourg, within the Walloon Region. It is situated along the Semois River in the picturesque Ardennes region.
Flag Description: The flag features a blue field with three white (silver) fishes horizontally arranged one above the other, swimming towards the left from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter). A yellow (gold) crown is positioned above the topmost fish.
Symbolism: The design of the flag originates from the historical coat of arms of the Counts of Chiny. The three barbel fish represent the Semois River and the local fishing tradition, while the crown symbolizes the former County of Chiny and its historic noble heritage.
Flag Description: The flag features a blue field with three white (silver) fishes horizontally arranged one above the other, swimming towards the left from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter). A yellow (gold) crown is positioned above the topmost fish.
Symbolism: The design of the flag originates from the historical coat of arms of the Counts of Chiny. The three barbel fish represent the Semois River and the local fishing tradition, while the crown symbolizes the former County of Chiny and its historic noble heritage.
Statistics
Area
113.69 km²
Population
5,275