Knokke-Heist
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Knokke-Heist is a popular seaside municipality in the Belgian province of West Flanders, located on the North Sea coast near the border with the Netherlands. It is well known for its sandy beaches, the Zwin nature reserve, and a vibrant shopping and cultural scene.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of yellow, red, and yellow. The central red stripe is charged with three white scallop shells with black line details, placed side by side in a horizontal row.
Symbolism: The three scallop shells on the red stripe reflect the municipality's coastal location along the North Sea and historically symbolize maritime heritage and Saint James pilgrimage routes. The yellow and red colors derive from traditional Flemish heraldry.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of yellow, red, and yellow. The central red stripe is charged with three white scallop shells with black line details, placed side by side in a horizontal row.
Symbolism: The three scallop shells on the red stripe reflect the municipality's coastal location along the North Sea and historically symbolize maritime heritage and Saint James pilgrimage routes. The yellow and red colors derive from traditional Flemish heraldry.
Statistics
Area
56.44 km²
Population
33,097