Maldegem
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Maldegem is a municipality located in the Belgian province of East Flanders in the Flemish Region. It comprises the towns of Maldegem, Adegem, and Middelburg.
Flag Description: A yellow flag divided by a red cross into four quarters. Each quarter features three red merlets (heraldic birds without beaks or feet) arranged along the corners.
Symbolism: The flag is derived from the historic coat of arms of the Lords of Maldegem. The red cross and twelve merlets on a yellow field represent the traditional heraldic arms of this noble Flemish family.
Flag Description: A yellow flag divided by a red cross into four quarters. Each quarter features three red merlets (heraldic birds without beaks or feet) arranged along the corners.
Symbolism: The flag is derived from the historic coat of arms of the Lords of Maldegem. The red cross and twelve merlets on a yellow field represent the traditional heraldic arms of this noble Flemish family.
Statistics
Area
94.64 km²
Population
40,150