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Ieper (35,000 inhabitants) is the capital city of the arrondissement of Ieper. Ieper was an important medieval town, but was completely destroyed during the First World War.
The flag is: Argent, a cross of Lorraine Gules. Proportions are 2:3. The double cross is the oldest symbol of the town, but its origin is unknown.
The flag was adopted on 1 March 1988.
Source: Flags of the Low Countries
Jarig Bakker, 5 November 2001