Bremen
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bremen is a major port city and the capital of the state Free Hanseatic City of Bremen in northwestern Germany, situated along the Weser River.
Flag Description: The civil flag of Bremen (colloquially known as Speckflagge) has a rectangular ratio of 2:3 and consists of eight equal horizontal stripes alternating red and white (four red and four white). At the hoist, it features two vertical columns of a checkered square pattern with alternating red and white squares that complement the horizontal stripes.
Symbolism: The traditional red and white colors originate from Bremen's Hanseatic heritage and the colors of the Holy Roman Empire. The distinctive layout of alternating stripes and the checkered hoist led to the colloquial nickname 'Speckflagge' (bacon flag) due to its visual resemblance to streaks of bacon.
Flag Description: The civil flag of Bremen (colloquially known as Speckflagge) has a rectangular ratio of 2:3 and consists of eight equal horizontal stripes alternating red and white (four red and four white). At the hoist, it features two vertical columns of a checkered square pattern with alternating red and white squares that complement the horizontal stripes.
Symbolism: The traditional red and white colors originate from Bremen's Hanseatic heritage and the colors of the Holy Roman Empire. The distinctive layout of alternating stripes and the checkered hoist led to the colloquial nickname 'Speckflagge' (bacon flag) due to its visual resemblance to streaks of bacon.
Statistics
Area
325.56 km²
Population
569,396