Baden-Baden
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Baden-Baden is a world-famous spa town located in southwestern Germany, in the state of Baden-Württemberg on the edge of the Black Forest. The town is renowned for its thermal baths, historic casino, and vibrant cultural heritage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of yellow, red, and yellow. On the hoist side, it features the city emblem: a yellow shield with a red bend, surmounted by a golden mural crown with three towers.
Symbolism: Red and yellow are the traditional historic colors of Baden. The city coat of arms is derived from the historic arms of the Margraves of Baden (a red bend on a gold field), and the mural crown signifies Baden-Baden's status as a city.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of yellow, red, and yellow. On the hoist side, it features the city emblem: a yellow shield with a red bend, surmounted by a golden mural crown with three towers.
Symbolism: Red and yellow are the traditional historic colors of Baden. The city coat of arms is derived from the historic arms of the Margraves of Baden (a red bend on a gold field), and the mural crown signifies Baden-Baden's status as a city.
Statistics
Area
140.18 km²
Population
57,025