Kalmthout
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Kalmthout is a Belgian municipality located in the province of Antwerp within the Flemish Region, near the border with the Netherlands. It is renowned for the Kalmthoutse Heide, a vast nature reserve featuring heathlands and sand dunes.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of red, yellow, and red. The central yellow stripe is wider than the outer red stripes and features a red shield containing the municipal coat of arms. The shield displays two yellow towers with gates and windows, separated by a vertical yellow abbot's crosier with its crook turned to the left (from the observer's point of view).
Symbolism: The flag is based on the colors and elements of Kalmthout's municipal coat of arms. The abbot's crosier symbolizes the historical link to Tongerlo Abbey, which owned land and held significant religious and economic authority in the area. The two towers represent fortified structures and historic estates in the region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of red, yellow, and red. The central yellow stripe is wider than the outer red stripes and features a red shield containing the municipal coat of arms. The shield displays two yellow towers with gates and windows, separated by a vertical yellow abbot's crosier with its crook turned to the left (from the observer's point of view).
Symbolism: The flag is based on the colors and elements of Kalmthout's municipal coat of arms. The abbot's crosier symbolizes the historical link to Tongerlo Abbey, which owned land and held significant religious and economic authority in the area. The two towers represent fortified structures and historic estates in the region.
Statistics
Area
64.65 km²
Population
19,500