Nassogne
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Nassogne is a municipality located in the Walloon province of Luxembourg in Belgium, situated in the Ardennes region. It is known for its surrounding deep forests and traditional craftsmanship history.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands, red on top and yellow on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally; the upper field features ten horizontal alternating white and blue stripes with a red crowned lion with yellow zbroj (claws and tongue) surmounted by a yellow label. The lower red field displays a yellow wooden clog facing left from the observer's perspective.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors represent the traditional colors of the region and coat of arms. The upper portion of the shield displaying a crowned red lion over blue and white barry field with a label refers to the historical Counts of Luxembourg and local lineage. The yellow clog in the lower field symbolizes the traditional local wooden clog-making craft and forest heritage of the Ardennes.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands, red on top and yellow on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally; the upper field features ten horizontal alternating white and blue stripes with a red crowned lion with yellow zbroj (claws and tongue) surmounted by a yellow label. The lower red field displays a yellow wooden clog facing left from the observer's perspective.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors represent the traditional colors of the region and coat of arms. The upper portion of the shield displaying a crowned red lion over blue and white barry field with a label refers to the historical Counts of Luxembourg and local lineage. The yellow clog in the lower field symbolizes the traditional local wooden clog-making craft and forest heritage of the Ardennes.
Statistics
Area
111.96 km²
Population
5,632