Alblasserdam

Alblasserdam is a municipality in South Holland, the Netherlands. The flag is derived from the corresponding municipal coat of arms. The background consists of an equal yellow and red stripe. The foreground contains an image of the municipal coat of arms, showing a climbing Dutch lion. This municipal coat of arms is possibly derived from the coat of arms of South Holland, which dates from the twelfth century. The Dutch lion is a common heraldic animal and was most probably introduced to North Holland by the Vikings.