Political Map
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Countries:
Austria
Belgium
France
Germany
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Monaco
Netherlands
Switzerland
3 Most Populous Cities:
1. Berlin, Germany (3.6 million)
2. Paris, France (2.2 million)
3. Vienna, Austria (1.8 million)
Austria
Belgium
France
Germany
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Monaco
Netherlands
Switzerland
3 Most Populous Cities:
1. Berlin, Germany (3.6 million)
2. Paris, France (2.2 million)
3. Vienna, Austria (1.8 million)
Title: Political Geography of Western Europe Modern Era
Orientation: North, East, South, West
Date: 11/11/16
Author: Freeworldmaps.net
Legend: Blue=water, color=Western Europe, Grey=other countries
Scale: 1 inch=70 miles
Index: Lie-Liechtenstein
Grid: Given
Surrounding areas: North, East, South Europe
Orientation: North, East, South, West
Date: 11/11/16
Author: Freeworldmaps.net
Legend: Blue=water, color=Western Europe, Grey=other countries
Scale: 1 inch=70 miles
Index: Lie-Liechtenstein
Grid: Given
Surrounding areas: North, East, South Europe
The flag was said to be inspired by a legend that after Duke Leopold V. of Austria's battle in the Crusades, his white battledress was covered in blood and when he removed his belt, that middle area was still clean and white. The flag originated after Duke Friedrich II wanted independence from the Roman Empire, and adopted this flag.
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The colors of the Belgian flag are based on the coat of arms of the province of Brabant. The vertical stripe design was based on the design of France's flag. The present day Belgian flag was adopted on Jan. 23, 1831 after Belgium gained independence from the Netherlands in 1830.
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The French flag is based on a red, white and blue cockade (a badge of concentric circles) that was worn by King Louis XVI while addressing a revolutionary gathering in Paris. The King had added white to the cockade as it is the traditional color of French royalty. Red and blue are also the traditional livery colors of Paris, the country's capital city.
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The black, red, and gold of Germany's flag represent the brave soldiers that fought for Germany during the Napoleonic Wars. The uniforms of those soldiers were black with red accents and gold buttons. It now stands as a symbol of Germany's unity.
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The blue of Liechtenstein's flag represents the sky while red represents the warmth of the hearth and family. The gold crown with black accents symbolizes the bond between the prince, the state, and the people.
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Luxembourg's flag originates from the 13thy century coat of arms of the Duke of Luxembourg, a red lion on a field of white and blue. It was also influenced by the flag of the French.
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Monaco's flag originated from the Grimaldi family's coat of arms, originally arranged in a diamond shape. The Grimaldis were the original rulers of Monaco after its independence from Italy in the 1880s. It is one of the oldest flags to date.
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The flag of the Netherlands come from the coat of arms of Prince William of Orange, the the person that led the fight for Dutch independence against Spain. The flag was originally orange, white, and blue, but was later changed. This set of colors inspired many of the flags of Slavic nations.
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The white cross on the red base represents faith in Christianity. The Swiss flag traditionally stands for freedom, honor and fidelity, but came to symbolize democracy, neutrality, and peace.
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