Genk
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Genk is a major industrial city located in the Belgian province of Limburg in the Flemish Region. The city is renowned for its rich coal mining heritage, diverse culture, and the nearby Hoge Kempen National Park.
Flag Description: The flag of Genk consists of two equal horizontal stripes: top blue and bottom yellow.
Symbolism: The blue and yellow colors derive from the traditional colors of the city's coat of arms and the historic County of Loon, to which Genk belonged.
Flag Description: The flag of Genk consists of two equal horizontal stripes: top blue and bottom yellow.
Symbolism: The blue and yellow colors derive from the traditional colors of the city's coat of arms and the historic County of Loon, to which Genk belonged.
Statistics
Area
87.57 km²
Population
66,110