Bad Godesberg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bad Godesberg is a district of the federal city of Bonn in North Rhine-Westphalia, situated on the left bank of the Rhine River. It is known as a historic spa town and former seat of numerous foreign embassies when Bonn served as the capital of West Germany.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolor of red and yellow with an aspect ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is the coat of arms: on a red shield, a golden castle with a higher central tower flanked by two lower towers, all embattled, stands on a green triple mount. The central tower bears a silver inescutcheon featuring a black cross and has an open gate with a raised portcullis.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors are derived from the city's coat of arms. The castle on the triple mount represents the historic Godesburg castle overlooking the city. The silver shield with the black cross on the central tower symbolizes the historical affiliation with the Electorate of Cologne (Kurköln).
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolor of red and yellow with an aspect ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is the coat of arms: on a red shield, a golden castle with a higher central tower flanked by two lower towers, all embattled, stands on a green triple mount. The central tower bears a silver inescutcheon featuring a black cross and has an open gate with a raised portcullis.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors are derived from the city's coat of arms. The castle on the triple mount represents the historic Godesburg castle overlooking the city. The silver shield with the black cross on the central tower symbolizes the historical affiliation with the Electorate of Cologne (Kurköln).
Statistics
Area
31.97 km²
Population
76,156