Middelkerke
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Middelkerke is a coastal municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders along the North Sea. It is a popular seaside resort known for its long sandy beaches and promenade.
Flag Description: The flag is vertically divided into two halves. The hoist side is chequy of four rows and three columns with twelve squares in alternating white and blue, starting with a white square in the upper hoist corner. The fly side is white and features a black lion rampant standing upon a tilted black anchor, with a black six-pointed star positioned beneath the anchor.
Symbolism: The flag combines elements from the heraldic history of the former municipalities comprising Middelkerke. The chequy pattern derives from traditional local arms, while the black lion upon the anchor and star symbolizes maritime heritage, fishing traditions, and connection to the North Sea coast.
Flag Description: The flag is vertically divided into two halves. The hoist side is chequy of four rows and three columns with twelve squares in alternating white and blue, starting with a white square in the upper hoist corner. The fly side is white and features a black lion rampant standing upon a tilted black anchor, with a black six-pointed star positioned beneath the anchor.
Symbolism: The flag combines elements from the heraldic history of the former municipalities comprising Middelkerke. The chequy pattern derives from traditional local arms, while the black lion upon the anchor and star symbolizes maritime heritage, fishing traditions, and connection to the North Sea coast.
Statistics
Area
75.65 km²
Population
19,700