Dentergem
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Dentergem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region. It consists of four sections: Dentergem, Markegem, Oeselgem, and Wakken.
Flag Description: The flag is composed of two vertical stripes, blue on the hoist side and yellow on the fly side. In the center of the flag is a red shield displaying a white dove in flight facing left, holding a green olive branch in its beak.
Symbolism: The blue and yellow colors represent the traditional colors of the municipality of Dentergem. The red shield with a white dove and green olive branch originates from the historical coat of arms, symbolizing peace and hope.
Flag Description: The flag is composed of two vertical stripes, blue on the hoist side and yellow on the fly side. In the center of the flag is a red shield displaying a white dove in flight facing left, holding a green olive branch in its beak.
Symbolism: The blue and yellow colors represent the traditional colors of the municipality of Dentergem. The red shield with a white dove and green olive branch originates from the historical coat of arms, symbolizing peace and hope.
Statistics
Area
25.94 km²
Population
8,700