Bad Iburg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bad Iburg is a spa town located in the Osnabrück district in Lower Saxony, Germany. Situated on the southern slopes of the Teutoburg Forest, it is renowned for its historic castle and monastery complex.
Flag Description: The flag of the town consists of two horizontal stripes, red on top and white on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms, which features a silver shield with a red eagle standing on a red five-spoked wheel (the Osnabrück wheel), with a golden beak. The aspect ratio of the flag is 3:5.
Symbolism: The red and white colors originate from the historical colors of the Bishopric of Osnabrück. The red eagle refers to the Counts of Tecklenburg, while the red five-spoked wheel is the traditional symbol of the Prince-Bishopric of Osnabrück, to which the town historically belonged.
Flag Description: The flag of the town consists of two horizontal stripes, red on top and white on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms, which features a silver shield with a red eagle standing on a red five-spoked wheel (the Osnabrück wheel), with a golden beak. The aspect ratio of the flag is 3:5.
Symbolism: The red and white colors originate from the historical colors of the Bishopric of Osnabrück. The red eagle refers to the Counts of Tecklenburg, while the red five-spoked wheel is the traditional symbol of the Prince-Bishopric of Osnabrück, to which the town historically belonged.
Statistics
Area
36.50 km²
Population
10,559