Diest
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Diest is a historic city and municipality in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant, located in the Hageland region along the Demer River. The city is known for its rich ties to the House of Orange-Nassau and its well-preserved historical fortifications.
Flag Description: The flag consists of five horizontal stripes alternating between white and black, in the order of white, black, white, black, and white.
Symbolism: The black and white horizontal stripes are derived from the traditional heraldic colors and coat of arms of the city of Diest, which features a silver field with black bars.
Flag Description: The flag consists of five horizontal stripes alternating between white and black, in the order of white, black, white, black, and white.
Symbolism: The black and white horizontal stripes are derived from the traditional heraldic colors and coat of arms of the city of Diest, which features a silver field with black bars.
Statistics
Area
58.29 km²
Population
24,500