Lanaken
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Lanaken is a Belgian municipality located in the province of Limburg within the Flemish Region, directly bordering the Dutch city of Maastricht. The area is known for its rich history and natural landscapes, including parts of the Hoge Kempen National Park.
Flag Description: The flag is divided diagonally from the top hoist corner to the bottom fly corner into two fields: the upper fly field is yellow and the lower hoist field is red. Centered across the flag is a standing white lion with red contours and details, facing towards the hoist.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors derive from the historical arms of the County of Loon, to which the region belonged. The white lion stems from the coat of arms of the Lords of Pietersheim (Petersem), whose castle and estate played a central role in the history of Lanaken.
Flag Description: The flag is divided diagonally from the top hoist corner to the bottom fly corner into two fields: the upper fly field is yellow and the lower hoist field is red. Centered across the flag is a standing white lion with red contours and details, facing towards the hoist.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors derive from the historical arms of the County of Loon, to which the region belonged. The white lion stems from the coat of arms of the Lords of Pietersheim (Petersem), whose castle and estate played a central role in the history of Lanaken.
Statistics
Area
59.00 km²
Population
26,220