Kortrijk
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Kortrijk is a historic city in the Belgian province of West Flanders, situated along the Leie River. Originating as the Gallo-Roman settlement Cortoriacum, it is today a major economic and cultural hub known for its rich textile heritage.
Flag Description: The flag field is white with a central red chevron pointing upwards and features a red engrailed border surrounding the entire perimeter.
Symbolism: The flag is directly derived from the city's coat of arms, which traces back to historic municipal seals and the heraldry of the Counts of Flanders. The red chevron and engrailed border on a white field represent the centuries-old traditional symbols of Kortrijk.
Flag Description: The flag field is white with a central red chevron pointing upwards and features a red engrailed border surrounding the entire perimeter.
Symbolism: The flag is directly derived from the city's coat of arms, which traces back to historic municipal seals and the heraldry of the Counts of Flanders. The red chevron and engrailed border on a white field represent the centuries-old traditional symbols of Kortrijk.
Statistics
Area
80.02 km²
Population
77,741