Lier, Belgium
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Lier is a city and municipality in the Belgian province of Antwerp, located at the confluence of the Grote and Kleine Nete rivers. It is famous for its historic Zimmer Tower, picturesque beguinage, and rich cultural heritage.
Flag Description: The flag of Lier consists of seven horizontal stripes alternating between white and red. The top and bottom stripes are white, making a total of four white and three red stripes.
Symbolism: The seven horizontal white and red stripes are derived from the traditional historical colors of the city of Lier and the heraldry of the Lordship of Lier, which featured these red and silver (white) stripes.
Flag Description: The flag of Lier consists of seven horizontal stripes alternating between white and red. The top and bottom stripes are white, making a total of four white and three red stripes.
Symbolism: The seven horizontal white and red stripes are derived from the traditional historical colors of the city of Lier and the heraldry of the Lordship of Lier, which featured these red and silver (white) stripes.
Statistics
Area
49.70 km²
Population
37,298