Zeeland

The flag of Zeeland Province, the Netherlands, consists of seven wavy stripes: four blue ones and three white one, superimposed with the province coat of arms.
It is the only provincial flag in the Netherlands charged with a coat of arms.
==Symbolism==
The blue stripes stand for waves and symbolize the constant struggle with the water (North Sea).
==History==
The flag was designed in 1948 and on January 14, 1949 and after a competition it was officially adopted by the States Deputed. The winning design was submitted by a member of the States T.A.J.W. Schorer. Orginally there were six wavy stripes: three blues ones, and three white ones, but later it was decided that having upper and lower stripes dark would provide better contrast against the sky.
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