Chaloupky
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Chaloupky is a municipality in the Beroun District of the Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic, situated on the slopes of the Brdy Highlands near the ruins of Valdek Castle. Comprising the settlements of Chaloupky and Neřežín, it is characterized by scenic forested foothills and rural charm.
Flag Description: The flag consists of five horizontal stripes of green, white, red, white, and green in a width ratio of 1:1:6:1:1. Centred in the red stripe are two crossed white mining picks with yellow handles, accompanied above by an eight-pointed star and below by a fleur-de-lis, both yellow. The width-to-length ratio of the flag is 2:3.
Symbolism: The crossed mining picks commemorate the historical iron ore mining tradition in the Brdy region. The golden eight-pointed star and fleur-de-lis represent traditional heraldic charges linked to the regional history and local heritage. The green and white stripes, flanking the central red stripe, symbolize the surrounding deep Brdy forests and complete the tinctures of the municipal coat of arms.
Flag Description: The flag consists of five horizontal stripes of green, white, red, white, and green in a width ratio of 1:1:6:1:1. Centred in the red stripe are two crossed white mining picks with yellow handles, accompanied above by an eight-pointed star and below by a fleur-de-lis, both yellow. The width-to-length ratio of the flag is 2:3.
Symbolism: The crossed mining picks commemorate the historical iron ore mining tradition in the Brdy region. The golden eight-pointed star and fleur-de-lis represent traditional heraldic charges linked to the regional history and local heritage. The green and white stripes, flanking the central red stripe, symbolize the surrounding deep Brdy forests and complete the tinctures of the municipal coat of arms.
Statistics
Area
6.57 km²
Population
523