Laarne
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Laarne is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders, Flanders region. It comprises the towns of Laarne proper and Kalken, and is well known for its remarkably preserved medieval moated castle.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a yellow field enclosed by a black border. Centered on the field is a red rampant lion facing left towards the hoist (heraldically dexter).
Symbolism: The red lion on a yellow field within a black border is derived from the historic coat of arms of the Lords of Laarne (van Laarne), who held the lordship during the Middle Ages.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a yellow field enclosed by a black border. Centered on the field is a red rampant lion facing left towards the hoist (heraldically dexter).
Symbolism: The red lion on a yellow field within a black border is derived from the historic coat of arms of the Lords of Laarne (van Laarne), who held the lordship during the Middle Ages.
Statistics
Area
32.59 km²
Population
12,596