Deštné v Orlických horách
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Deštné v Orlických horách is a mountain village and major ski and recreational resort in the Rychnov nad Kněžnou District of the Hradec Králové Region, situated in a valley beneath the crest of the Orlické Mountains near the border with Poland.
Flag Description: A white flag with three blue drops positioned above the peaks of a green triple mount issuing from the bottom edge. The ratio of width to length is 2:3.
Symbolism: The triple mount symbolizes the mountainous setting in the Orlické Mountains, while the raindrops serve as a canting element referring directly to the village's name (derived from the Czech word for rain, 'déšť'). The green and blue colors evoke the pristine mountain nature, forests, and water sources.
Flag Description: A white flag with three blue drops positioned above the peaks of a green triple mount issuing from the bottom edge. The ratio of width to length is 2:3.
Symbolism: The triple mount symbolizes the mountainous setting in the Orlické Mountains, while the raindrops serve as a canting element referring directly to the village's name (derived from the Czech word for rain, 'déšť'). The green and blue colors evoke the pristine mountain nature, forests, and water sources.
Statistics
Area
32.12 km²
Population
550