Achim
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Achim is a town in the German state of Lower Saxony, located in the district of Verden. It lies on the Weser River, directly southeast of Bremen.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a yellow field with the municipal coat of arms centered. The shield is party per pale; the dexter field is red with a silver key featuring crosses on its bit and bow, while the sinister field is silver with a black bear's paw.
Symbolism: The silver key on a red field (the Bremen Key) references the historical connection to the Prince-Archbishopric of Bremen. The black bear's paw stems from the coat of arms of the Counts of Hoya, former rulers of the region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a yellow field with the municipal coat of arms centered. The shield is party per pale; the dexter field is red with a silver key featuring crosses on its bit and bow, while the sinister field is silver with a black bear's paw.
Symbolism: The silver key on a red field (the Bremen Key) references the historical connection to the Prince-Archbishopric of Bremen. The black bear's paw stems from the coat of arms of the Counts of Hoya, former rulers of the region.
Statistics
Area
68.06 km²
Population
32,961