Cochem
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Cochem is the seat of the Cochem-Zell district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, situated in the scenic valley of the Moselle River. It is famous for its historic old town, winemaking tradition, and the prominent Reichsburg Cochem castle.
Flag Description: The flag is a vertical banner divided vertically into two equal stripes: red on the left (viewer's perspective) and white on the right. Centered on the flag is the city's coat of arms. The shield is party per pale; the dexter field is silver with a red Cross of Saint George, while the sinister field is red featuring an arm in a black sleeve emerging from the partition line, holding two crossed golden keys.
Symbolism: Red and white are the traditional colors of the city and the Electorate of Trier (Kurtrier). The red cross on a silver field in the dexter half directly represents the historical rule of the Electors of Trier. The two crossed golden keys are the attribute of Saint Peter, patron saint of the Diocese and Cathedral of Trier.
Flag Description: The flag is a vertical banner divided vertically into two equal stripes: red on the left (viewer's perspective) and white on the right. Centered on the flag is the city's coat of arms. The shield is party per pale; the dexter field is silver with a red Cross of Saint George, while the sinister field is red featuring an arm in a black sleeve emerging from the partition line, holding two crossed golden keys.
Symbolism: Red and white are the traditional colors of the city and the Electorate of Trier (Kurtrier). The red cross on a silver field in the dexter half directly represents the historical rule of the Electors of Trier. The two crossed golden keys are the attribute of Saint Peter, patron saint of the Diocese and Cathedral of Trier.
Statistics
Area
21.20 km²
Population
5,312