Geel
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Geel is a city located in the Belgian province of Antwerp in the Flemish Region. It is widely known for its historical tradition of family-based psychiatric care and vibrant industrial background.
Flag Description: The flag consists of seven vertical stripes alternating yellow and red. In the upper hoist corner (canton), there is a white field charged with nine black ermine spots arranged in three rows of three.
Symbolism: The flag is derived from the historical coat of arms of the Lords of Berthout, who ruled the area during the Middle Ages. The vertical yellow and red stripes correspond to the Berthout arms, while the white canton with ermine spots represents the Berthout of Melsbroek branch.
Flag Description: The flag consists of seven vertical stripes alternating yellow and red. In the upper hoist corner (canton), there is a white field charged with nine black ermine spots arranged in three rows of three.
Symbolism: The flag is derived from the historical coat of arms of the Lords of Berthout, who ruled the area during the Middle Ages. The vertical yellow and red stripes correspond to the Berthout arms, while the white canton with ermine spots represents the Berthout of Melsbroek branch.
Statistics
Area
110.20 km²
Population
41,146