Mouscron
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Mouscron is a Belgian city located in the Walloon province of Hainaut, right on the border with France. It is known for its rich textile history and dynamic industrial development.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field featuring a red diagonal bend extending from the lower hoist to the upper fly, bordered on both sides with red flames.
Symbolism: The flag is derived from the historic coat of arms of the Lords of Mouscron, featuring a flaming bend (bande flamboyante) as a traditional heraldic emblem of the noble family.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field featuring a red diagonal bend extending from the lower hoist to the upper fly, bordered on both sides with red flames.
Symbolism: The flag is derived from the historic coat of arms of the Lords of Mouscron, featuring a flaming bend (bande flamboyante) as a traditional heraldic emblem of the noble family.
Statistics
Area
40.08 km²
Population
59,122