Leopoldsburg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Leopoldsburg is a municipality located in the Belgian province of Limburg in the Campine region. It is widely known for its rich military history and its close association with the extensive Beverloo Camp military base.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a red field featuring a central monogram composed of two yellow capital letters 'L' facing away from each other back-to-back (the left 'L' being reversed). Above this double monogram rests a yellow royal crown adorned with silver pearls and blue gemstones.
Symbolism: The red field and the 'LL' monogram surmounted by a royal crown refer to the founder of the municipality and first King of the Belgians, Leopold I, in whose honour the town was established in connection with the creation of the military camp in the 19th century.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a red field featuring a central monogram composed of two yellow capital letters 'L' facing away from each other back-to-back (the left 'L' being reversed). Above this double monogram rests a yellow royal crown adorned with silver pearls and blue gemstones.
Symbolism: The red field and the 'LL' monogram surmounted by a royal crown refer to the founder of the municipality and first King of the Belgians, Leopold I, in whose honour the town was established in connection with the creation of the military camp in the 19th century.
Statistics
Area
22.49 km²
Population
16,400