Ronse
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Ronse is a Belgian city located in the province of East Flanders in the Flemish Ardennes region. It has a rich history tied to the textile industry and the Abbey of Saint Hermes.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two vertical stripes, green on the hoist side and white on the fly side. In the upper part of the green stripe, there is a yellow shield displaying a black double-headed eagle with red claws and beaks.
Symbolism: Green and white are the traditional colors of the city of Ronse. The yellow shield featuring the black double-headed eagle relates to the city's coat of arms and its historical privileges under the Holy Roman Empire.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two vertical stripes, green on the hoist side and white on the fly side. In the upper part of the green stripe, there is a yellow shield displaying a black double-headed eagle with red claws and beaks.
Symbolism: Green and white are the traditional colors of the city of Ronse. The yellow shield featuring the black double-headed eagle relates to the city's coat of arms and its historical privileges under the Holy Roman Empire.
Statistics
Area
34.48 km²
Population
26,700