La Hulpe
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: La Hulpe is a French-speaking municipality in Walloon Brabant, Belgium, located southeast of Brussels. It is well known for its picturesque Solvay Castle, extensive parklands, and a rich history connected to the paper manufacturing industry.
Flag Description: The flag is vertically divided into green, white, and green stripes with a width ratio of 1:2:1. In the middle of the wider central white stripe lies a green shield with a thin black outline, containing three white crescents pointing upwards, arranged two above one (2, 1).
Symbolism: The colors and coat of arms originate from the historic heraldry of the municipality. The three white crescents on a green field derive from the arms of the former lords of La Hulpe. The green color also symbolizes the surrounding Sonian Forest and the region's rich natural environment.
Flag Description: The flag is vertically divided into green, white, and green stripes with a width ratio of 1:2:1. In the middle of the wider central white stripe lies a green shield with a thin black outline, containing three white crescents pointing upwards, arranged two above one (2, 1).
Symbolism: The colors and coat of arms originate from the historic heraldry of the municipality. The three white crescents on a green field derive from the arms of the former lords of La Hulpe. The green color also symbolizes the surrounding Sonian Forest and the region's rich natural environment.
Statistics
Area
15.60 km²
Population
7,500