Amberg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Amberg is an independent city in Bavaria, Germany, located in the Upper Palatinate region. It features a well-preserved historic old town enclosed by medieval city walls.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of black, yellow, and black. In the center is the city's coat of arms, featuring a golden Palatine lion with a red crown on a black background in the upper half and blue and white Bavarian lozenges in the lower half.
Symbolism: The black and yellow colors are derived from the traditional colors of the Palatinate and its lion. The golden lion with a red crown symbolizes the historical connection to the Electoral Palatinate, while the blue and white lozenges represent its inclusion in Bavaria.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of black, yellow, and black. In the center is the city's coat of arms, featuring a golden Palatine lion with a red crown on a black background in the upper half and blue and white Bavarian lozenges in the lower half.
Symbolism: The black and yellow colors are derived from the traditional colors of the Palatinate and its lion. The golden lion with a red crown symbolizes the historical connection to the Electoral Palatinate, while the blue and white lozenges represent its inclusion in Bavaria.
Statistics
Area
50.13 km²
Population
42,530