Doische
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Doische is a Walloon municipality located in the province of Namur, Belgium. Situated near the French border, it lies in a scenic area close to the Ardennes and the Meuse river valley.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field centered with two addorsed upright silver (white) fish (barbels). Between their heads rests a small red escutcheon featuring a silver (white) fess.
Symbolism: The design of the flag is derived directly from the historical coat of arms of the local lords and the domain. The two addorsed barbels and the escutcheon with a fess refer to traditional regional heraldry connected to the House of Bar and local noble families.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field centered with two addorsed upright silver (white) fish (barbels). Between their heads rests a small red escutcheon featuring a silver (white) fess.
Symbolism: The design of the flag is derived directly from the historical coat of arms of the local lords and the domain. The two addorsed barbels and the escutcheon with a fess refer to traditional regional heraldry connected to the House of Bar and local noble families.
Statistics
Area
84.02 km²
Population
2,950