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Friesland Flag: Meaning and History

History of the flag

Adopted in 1897, the flag is based on medieval Frisian symbols.

In red are ‘water lily apples’, an ancestral heraldic symbol used in the northern Netherlands.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

The seven red ‘pompeblêden’ (water lily leaves) evoke the seven ancient Frisian maritime territories, united to defend themselves.
The blue and white stripes are the regional colors, symbolizing the sea, sky and geography of Friesland.

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