Lint, Belgium
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Lint is a Flemish municipality located in the Belgian province of Antwerp. Situated near the cities of Mechelen and Antwerp, it is a largely residential community.
Flag Description: The flag is yellow, quartered by a red red centered cross, with a blue fleur-de-lis in each of the four yellow quarters.
Symbolism: The flag is derived directly from the municipal coat of arms of Lint. The red cross and blue fleurs-de-lis on a yellow field originate from the heraldic arms of the historic lords and estates that ruled the area.
Flag Description: The flag is yellow, quartered by a red red centered cross, with a blue fleur-de-lis in each of the four yellow quarters.
Symbolism: The flag is derived directly from the municipal coat of arms of Lint. The red cross and blue fleurs-de-lis on a yellow field originate from the heraldic arms of the historic lords and estates that ruled the area.
Statistics
Area
5.57 km²
Population
8,641