Bergisch Gladbach
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bergisch Gladbach is a German city located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, situated directly east of Cologne. It serves as the administrative seat of the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis district.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: green, white, and green in a width ratio of 1:4:1. In the center of the broader white stripe is the city's coat of arms. The shield is green, divided by a silver counter-embattled fess; in the upper section is a walking golden lion with red claws and tongue, and in the lower section is a golden deer head facing forward.
Symbolism: The green and white colors represent the traditional colors of the Rhineland. The lion is derived from the arms of the Counts of Berg (historical Bergisches Land). The silver counter-embattled fess symbolizes historic fortification and regional heritage, while the deer head in the lower field refers to the surrounding forests and natural environment.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: green, white, and green in a width ratio of 1:4:1. In the center of the broader white stripe is the city's coat of arms. The shield is green, divided by a silver counter-embattled fess; in the upper section is a walking golden lion with red claws and tongue, and in the lower section is a golden deer head facing forward.
Symbolism: The green and white colors represent the traditional colors of the Rhineland. The lion is derived from the arms of the Counts of Berg (historical Bergisches Land). The silver counter-embattled fess symbolizes historic fortification and regional heritage, while the deer head in the lower field refers to the surrounding forests and natural environment.
Statistics
Area
83.09 km²
Population
112,712