Diksmuide
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Diksmuide is a Belgian city and municipality in the province of West Flanders, situated along the IJzer river. It is famous for its history during World War I, including the Battle of the Yser and the IJzertoren memorial.
Flag Description: The flag consists of eight horizontal stripes alternating yellow and blue, starting with a yellow stripe at the top.
Symbolism: The pattern of eight yellow and blue stripes is derived from the traditional historical coat of arms of the city of Diksmuide.
Flag Description: The flag consists of eight horizontal stripes alternating yellow and blue, starting with a yellow stripe at the top.
Symbolism: The pattern of eight yellow and blue stripes is derived from the traditional historical coat of arms of the city of Diksmuide.
Statistics
Area
149.40 km²
Population
17,000