Aurich

About the place: Aurich is a historic district capital located in East Frisia in northwestern Lower Saxony, Germany. It serves as a traditional administrative and cultural hub for the region, with a rich history connected to the East Frisian counts.

Flag Description: The flag of the city of Aurich consists of a horizontal bicolour of red over yellow with a proportions ratio of 3:5. In the centre of the flag is the city's coat of arms. The coat of arms features a silver shield with a green base upon which stand two green trees. Between the trees is a smaller red inescutcheon bearing a gold monogram composed of the intertwined letters 'A' and 'M', topped with a gold princely crown with jewels.

Symbolism: The red and yellow colours are derived from the city's coat of arms and the traditional East Frisian colours. The trees represent historic oak groves and the surrounding natural landscape, while the red inescutcheon with the 'AM' monogram (Aurichum Maria) and the princely crown references Countess Maria of East Frisia and the city's long legacy as the seat of the East Frisian rulers.