Bleicherode
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bleicherode is a town in the Nordhausen district in Thuringia, Germany. It is historically known for potash mining and its location near the Hainleite hill range.
Flag Description: A vertical banner consisting of two equal vertical stripes of red and white. Centered on the flag is the town's coat of arms, featuring a knight in full armor standing on a green base within a gold shield, holding an upright sword and a red-and-white chequered shield.
Symbolism: The red and white colors originate from the town's heraldic colors and Thuringia. The knight with a sword and the chequered small shield of the Counts of Hohnstein symbolizes historical municipal rights and the regional rulers.
Flag Description: A vertical banner consisting of two equal vertical stripes of red and white. Centered on the flag is the town's coat of arms, featuring a knight in full armor standing on a green base within a gold shield, holding an upright sword and a red-and-white chequered shield.
Symbolism: The red and white colors originate from the town's heraldic colors and Thuringia. The knight with a sword and the chequered small shield of the Counts of Hohnstein symbolizes historical municipal rights and the regional rulers.
Statistics
Area
108.27 km²
Population
10,123