De Haan, Belgium
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: De Haan is a popular coastal municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders along the North Sea. It is well known for its preserved Belle Époque architecture, scenic sand dunes, and extensive sandy beaches.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three equal horizontal stripes of red, white, and green. In the center of the white stripe, there is a stylized red cross with arms terminating in curved, hook-like anchors.
Symbolism: The colors and the cross are derived from the municipality's historical heraldry. The combination of red, white, and green alongside the distinctively shaped cross reflects local traditions and the historical heritage of West Flanders.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three equal horizontal stripes of red, white, and green. In the center of the white stripe, there is a stylized red cross with arms terminating in curved, hook-like anchors.
Symbolism: The colors and the cross are derived from the municipality's historical heraldry. The combination of red, white, and green alongside the distinctively shaped cross reflects local traditions and the historical heritage of West Flanders.
Statistics
Area
42.17 km²
Population
12,700