Froidchapelle
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Froidchapelle is a Walloon municipality located in the province of Hainaut, Belgium. It is widely known for its proximity to the Eau d'Heure lakes and its surrounding forested countryside.
Flag Description: The flag is quartered. The first and fourth quarters are white with three red wavy bars. The second and third quarters are white charged with three red oak leaves placed two and one, with the upper two slanting outwards and the bottom one slanting downwards to the right.
Symbolism: The flag combines historical motifs of the region: the three wavy bars represent local waterways and the historical coat of arms of Froidchapelle, while the three oak leaves symbolize the surrounding rich woodlands and local noble history.
Flag Description: The flag is quartered. The first and fourth quarters are white with three red wavy bars. The second and third quarters are white charged with three red oak leaves placed two and one, with the upper two slanting outwards and the bottom one slanting downwards to the right.
Symbolism: The flag combines historical motifs of the region: the three wavy bars represent local waterways and the historical coat of arms of Froidchapelle, while the three oak leaves symbolize the surrounding rich woodlands and local noble history.
Statistics
Area
86.05 km²
Population
4,040