Brake, Lower Saxony
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Brake is a district town in the Wesermarsch district in Lower Saxony, northern Germany. It is located on the Weser River and features an important seaport.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red on top and white on the bottom, with the town's coat of arms centered. The shield is divided horizontally; the upper half shows a black eagle on gold and the Oldenburg heraldic quarterings, while the lower white half depicts a red sailing ship on blue waves.
Symbolism: The eagle and Oldenburg heraldic elements reflect historical ties to Oldenburg and Frisia. The sailing ship on waves represents the town's maritime heritage, port, and close connection to the Weser River.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red on top and white on the bottom, with the town's coat of arms centered. The shield is divided horizontally; the upper half shows a black eagle on gold and the Oldenburg heraldic quarterings, while the lower white half depicts a red sailing ship on blue waves.
Symbolism: The eagle and Oldenburg heraldic elements reflect historical ties to Oldenburg and Frisia. The sailing ship on waves represents the town's maritime heritage, port, and close connection to the Weser River.
Statistics
Area
38.20 km²
Population
15,124