Děčín
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Děčín is a statutory city and major river and railway transport hub in the Ústí nad Labem Region of northern Bohemia, picturesquely situated in the Elbe river canyon at its confluence with the Ploučnice, surrounded by the sandstone landscapes of Bohemian Switzerland and the Bohemian Central Uplands.
Flag Description: The flag of Děčín has a width-to-length ratio of 2:3 and consists of three horizontal wavy stripes: white, yellow, and red. The central yellow stripe features two crests and three troughs.
Symbolism: The colors of the flag (white, yellow, and red) are derived directly from the historical municipal coat of arms, featuring the crowned silver double-tailed Bohemian lion on a red field holding a silver barbel. The wavy profile of the stripes symbolizes the Elbe River and the surrounding waterways, which have historically defined the city's trade, shipping, and growth.
Flag Description: The flag of Děčín has a width-to-length ratio of 2:3 and consists of three horizontal wavy stripes: white, yellow, and red. The central yellow stripe features two crests and three troughs.
Symbolism: The colors of the flag (white, yellow, and red) are derived directly from the historical municipal coat of arms, featuring the crowned silver double-tailed Bohemian lion on a red field holding a silver barbel. The wavy profile of the stripes symbolizes the Elbe River and the surrounding waterways, which have historically defined the city's trade, shipping, and growth.
Statistics
Area
117.70 km²
Population
46,799