Dalhem
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Dalhem is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Liège, near the border with the Netherlands. Traversed by the Berwinne river, it boasts a rich history tied to the former County of Dalhem.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field centered with a yellow (gold) castle tower topped with three turrets, the central one being taller. Two slanting yellow banners depicting a lion emerge from the central turret, with the yellow inscription 'DALHEM' above the tower. Flanking the castle are eight yellow ears of wheat—four on the left side of the field and four on the right, tilted diagonally towards the center.
Symbolism: The flag is directly derived from the municipal coat of arms. The yellow castle with banners bearing lions represents the historical castle and County of Dalhem, while the eight ears of wheat symbolize the eight merged components forming the current municipality of Dalhem and its agricultural character.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field centered with a yellow (gold) castle tower topped with three turrets, the central one being taller. Two slanting yellow banners depicting a lion emerge from the central turret, with the yellow inscription 'DALHEM' above the tower. Flanking the castle are eight yellow ears of wheat—four on the left side of the field and four on the right, tilted diagonally towards the center.
Symbolism: The flag is directly derived from the municipal coat of arms. The yellow castle with banners bearing lions represents the historical castle and County of Dalhem, while the eight ears of wheat symbolize the eight merged components forming the current municipality of Dalhem and its agricultural character.
Statistics
Area
27.99 km²
Population
7,600