Friesland

The flag of Friesland has seven diagonal (canton to lower fly) equal-length stripes alternating blue and white from left to right. Equally spaced along the centre white stripe are three red stylised spatterdock leaves. Equally spaced along each of the other two white stripes are two red stylised spatterdock leaves.
==Symbolism==
The seven red pompeblêden (leaves) are a reference to the Frisian "sea countries" in the Middle Ages; independent regions along the coast from Alkmaar to the Weser who were allianced against the Vikings. Though there were never exactly seven of these, the number seven was chosen to symbolise "many". The current Frisian flag is derived from medieval coats of arms of Frisian kings, whom in turn derive from older Scandinavian coats of arms.
==History==
Historical references to a flag bearing similar symbols date as far back as the 13th century. The Middle High German epic poem "Gudrunlied" describes a banner of sky-blue silk adorned with "sea-leaves," which aligns with the water lily motifs seen in the current flag. 
The design underwent formal approval in 1897 and was first utilized by the provincial government in 1927. Its official adoption in 1957 solidified its status as a symbol of Frisian identity. Today, the flag is prominently displayed during international skating competitions and is incorporated into the home jerseys of the football club SC Heerenveen.Flag of Friesland on en.wikipedia.org
==Gallery==
Feest.jpg|A school bag attached to a Frisian flag.
==References==
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