Flag of Assen the capital of the province of Drenthe Netherlands - Color Changing Coffee Mug

Flag of Assen, Capital of Drenthe Province, Netherlands The Flag of Assen is the official heraldic banner representing the capital city of Drenthe, a province located in the northeast region of the Netherlands. Its design comprises three horizontal bands of equal width, arranged from top to bottom, with colors blue (representing the sky and the River Ems), white (symbolizing peace and purity), and green (evoking the natural landscape). The Flag of Assen was officially adopted on October 31, 1978, following a process that allowed for citizen participation in its creation. While it may not be as widely recognized as national flags or some regional ones within the Netherlands, it remains an important symbol of local identity and pride for residents of Assen and Drenthe alike. The flag's design is thoughtfully chosen to reflect the city's historical and geographical characteristics.