Dinslaken
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Dinslaken is a city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, located in the district of Wesel on the northwestern edge of the Ruhr area. Situated near the Rhine River, it is known for its industrial heritage and extensive green spaces.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolour of red over white with a ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is the city's coat of arms, featuring on a silver (white) shield a red castle with an open gate, a higher central crenellated tower, and two side towers with pointed roofs, all connected by a curtain wall.
Symbolism: The red and white colors are derived from the traditional municipal coat of arms. The red castle on a white background symbolizes the town privileges granted in the 13th century and the fortified seat of the Counts of Cleves.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolour of red over white with a ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is the city's coat of arms, featuring on a silver (white) shield a red castle with an open gate, a higher central crenellated tower, and two side towers with pointed roofs, all connected by a curtain wall.
Symbolism: The red and white colors are derived from the traditional municipal coat of arms. The red castle on a white background symbolizes the town privileges granted in the 13th century and the fortified seat of the Counts of Cleves.
Statistics
Area
47.67 km²
Population
67,114