Běleč (Kladno District)
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Běleč is a municipality in the Central Bohemian Region, Kladno District, set within the forested landscape of the Křivoklát Highlands and the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area. Its territory notably encompasses the ruins of the medieval royal hunting castle Jenčov and the Vůznice National Nature Reserve.
Flag Description: The flag of Běleč consists of four horizontal stripes of white, green, yellow, and green in a width ratio of 13 : 1 : 1 : 1. Issuing from the upper green stripe into the white field is a black linden tree with green leaves. The ratio of the flag's width to length is 2 : 3.
Symbolism: The leafy linden tree and the green stripes symbolize the municipality's setting amidst the deep forests of the Křivoklátsko region and the Czech national tree. The lower stripes (green and yellow) and heraldic elements reflect the ruins of Jenčov Castle and its historic heritage as a royal hunting residence of Czech monarchs.
Flag Description: The flag of Běleč consists of four horizontal stripes of white, green, yellow, and green in a width ratio of 13 : 1 : 1 : 1. Issuing from the upper green stripe into the white field is a black linden tree with green leaves. The ratio of the flag's width to length is 2 : 3.
Symbolism: The leafy linden tree and the green stripes symbolize the municipality's setting amidst the deep forests of the Křivoklátsko region and the Czech national tree. The lower stripes (green and yellow) and heraldic elements reflect the ruins of Jenčov Castle and its historic heritage as a royal hunting residence of Czech monarchs.
Statistics
Area
18.47 km²
Population
312