Bocholt, Germany
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bocholt is a German city located in the north-western part of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia in the district of Borken, close to the Dutch border. It serves as an important industrial and commercial hub in the West Münsterland region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal ratio of 3:5 with two equal horizontal stripes, white over green. Centered on the flag is the city coat of arms: a green shield charged with an eradicated silver (white) beech tree with silver leaves and acorns.
Symbolism: The city colors white and green are derived from the coat of arms. The canting element of a beech tree (referencing 'Bokelt' or beech forest in Low German) directly alludes to the name of the city of Bocholt.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal ratio of 3:5 with two equal horizontal stripes, white over green. Centered on the flag is the city coat of arms: a green shield charged with an eradicated silver (white) beech tree with silver leaves and acorns.
Symbolism: The city colors white and green are derived from the coat of arms. The canting element of a beech tree (referencing 'Bokelt' or beech forest in Low German) directly alludes to the name of the city of Bocholt.
Statistics
Area
119.37 km²
Population
71,930