Chotěboř
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Chotěboř is a picturesque town in Havlíčkův Brod District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic, situated at the foothills of the Iron Mountains (Železné hory) along the Doubrava River. It possesses a rich mining and industrial heritage, serving as a regional cultural and administrative centre.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red and white, in a width ratio of 3 : 2. In the hoist half of the upper red stripe is the white (silver) double-tailed Bohemian lion rampant with a yellow (gold) crown and armed yellow (gold). The overall aspect ratio of the flag is 2 : 3.
Symbolism: The flag is derived directly from the historic town coat of arms granted to Chotěboř by Emperor and King Charles IV in 1350. The Bohemian lion symbolizes the town's historical status as a royal town and later a dowry town of the Bohemian queens, expressing direct allegiance to the Bohemian Crown. The red and white colours correspond to the traditional colours of Bohemia, derived from the silver lion on a red field.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red and white, in a width ratio of 3 : 2. In the hoist half of the upper red stripe is the white (silver) double-tailed Bohemian lion rampant with a yellow (gold) crown and armed yellow (gold). The overall aspect ratio of the flag is 2 : 3.
Symbolism: The flag is derived directly from the historic town coat of arms granted to Chotěboř by Emperor and King Charles IV in 1350. The Bohemian lion symbolizes the town's historical status as a royal town and later a dowry town of the Bohemian queens, expressing direct allegiance to the Bohemian Crown. The red and white colours correspond to the traditional colours of Bohemia, derived from the silver lion on a red field.
Statistics
Area
54.05 km²
Population
9,092