Ajka
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Ajka is a city in western Hungary, located in Veszprém County at the foot of the Bakony Mountains. The city is known for its industrial history, particularly coal mining, aluminum production, and glassworks.
Flag Description: The flag of the city consists of a solid dark blue field centered with the coat of arms of the city. The shield is blue with a green triple mount at the base, bearing the figure of Saint Barbara holding a tower and a mirror. At her feet lies a silver inescutcheon with black crossed mining hammers. The shield is crested with a helmet, a crown bearing a dove, and blue-gold and red-silver mantling.
Symbolism: The dark blue field provides the background for the city's coat of arms. Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners, along with the crossed hammers on the small shield, highlights the region's rich coal mining heritage. The green triple mount represents the surrounding Bakony Mountains.
Flag Description: The flag of the city consists of a solid dark blue field centered with the coat of arms of the city. The shield is blue with a green triple mount at the base, bearing the figure of Saint Barbara holding a tower and a mirror. At her feet lies a silver inescutcheon with black crossed mining hammers. The shield is crested with a helmet, a crown bearing a dove, and blue-gold and red-silver mantling.
Symbolism: The dark blue field provides the background for the city's coat of arms. Saint Barbara, the patron saint of miners, along with the crossed hammers on the small shield, highlights the region's rich coal mining heritage. The green triple mount represents the surrounding Bakony Mountains.
Statistics
Area
95.05 km²
Population
26,645