Namur
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Namur is a historic city in Belgium, serving as the capital of both the province of Namur and the Walloon Region. Situated at the confluence of the Meuse and Sambre rivers, it is renowned for its impressive citadel and rich history.
Flag Description: The flag of the city of Namur consists of a rectangular field divided into two equal horizontal bands: black on top and yellow at the bottom.
Symbolism: The traditional colors of Namur, black and yellow, derive from the historical coat of arms and heraldic heritage of the County of Namur, where black represents the Namur lion and yellow corresponds to the golden field of the shield.
Flag Description: The flag of the city of Namur consists of a rectangular field divided into two equal horizontal bands: black on top and yellow at the bottom.
Symbolism: The traditional colors of Namur, black and yellow, derive from the historical coat of arms and heraldic heritage of the County of Namur, where black represents the Namur lion and yellow corresponds to the golden field of the shield.
Statistics
Area
175.69 km²
Population
113,280