Liège
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Liège is a major city located in eastern Belgium along the Meuse River. It serves as the capital of the Liège Province in the Walloon Region and acts as a key cultural and economic hub.
Flag Description: The flag of Liège consists of a rectagular field vertically divided into two equal halves. The left portion from the viewer's perspective (hoist side) is red, while the right portion (fly side) is yellow.
Symbolism: The traditional red and yellow colors are derived from the historical city coat of arms and the traditional heraldic colors of the former Prince-Bishopric of Liège.
Flag Description: The flag of Liège consists of a rectagular field vertically divided into two equal halves. The left portion from the viewer's perspective (hoist side) is red, while the right portion (fly side) is yellow.
Symbolism: The traditional red and yellow colors are derived from the historical city coat of arms and the traditional heraldic colors of the former Prince-Bishopric of Liège.
Statistics
Area
69.39 km²
Population
195,000