Brno-Chrlice
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Brno-Chrlice is a municipal district on the southern outskirts of the statutory city of Brno, South Moravian Region, Czech Republic. It features a suburban and residential character rooted in a rich agricultural and winemaking heritage, complemented by nearby modern industrial and logistics zones.
Flag Description: The flag of Brno-Chrlice consists of three horizontal stripes of white, red, and white in a width ratio of 1:3:1. The wider red stripe features two crossed white (silver) vine knives (pruning knives) with brown handles and cutting edges pointing upwards, accompanied above by a yellow (golden) five-pointed star pointing downwards and below by a yellow (golden) bunch of grapes. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 2:3.
Symbolism: The flag is derived from the historical coat of arms and old municipal seals of Chrlice. The crossed pruning knives and the bunch of grapes symbolize the centuries-old local viticultural tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. The star is taken from historical village seals as a traditional celestial emblem. The red and white tinctures reflect the traditional colours of Moravia and the city of Brno.
Flag Description: The flag of Brno-Chrlice consists of three horizontal stripes of white, red, and white in a width ratio of 1:3:1. The wider red stripe features two crossed white (silver) vine knives (pruning knives) with brown handles and cutting edges pointing upwards, accompanied above by a yellow (golden) five-pointed star pointing downwards and below by a yellow (golden) bunch of grapes. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 2:3.
Symbolism: The flag is derived from the historical coat of arms and old municipal seals of Chrlice. The crossed pruning knives and the bunch of grapes symbolize the centuries-old local viticultural tradition dating back to the Middle Ages. The star is taken from historical village seals as a traditional celestial emblem. The red and white tinctures reflect the traditional colours of Moravia and the city of Brno.
Statistics
Area
9.49 km²
Population
3,613