Dobřejovice
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Dobřejovice is a municipality in the Prague-East District of the Central Bohemian Region in the Czech Republic, situated approximately 16 km southeast of downtown Prague near Průhonice. It has a predominantly residential, suburban character within the Prague metropolitan area.
Flag Description: A white field with a red bend descending from the upper hoist to the lower fly, having a width equal to half the length of the flag. Within the bend, arranged diagonally in line, are three upright leaves: a yellow maple leaf flanked by two white linden leaves. The width-to-length ratio is 2:3.
Symbolism: The color scheme of red and white reflects the municipal heraldic tinctures. The golden (yellow) maple leaf and silver (white) linden leaves symbolize the local natural heritage and reference notable trees in the municipality – particularly the protected sycamore maples ("Dobřejovické kleny") and significant local linden trees, with the linden also being the traditional national tree of the Czech Republic.
Flag Description: A white field with a red bend descending from the upper hoist to the lower fly, having a width equal to half the length of the flag. Within the bend, arranged diagonally in line, are three upright leaves: a yellow maple leaf flanked by two white linden leaves. The width-to-length ratio is 2:3.
Symbolism: The color scheme of red and white reflects the municipal heraldic tinctures. The golden (yellow) maple leaf and silver (white) linden leaves symbolize the local natural heritage and reference notable trees in the municipality – particularly the protected sycamore maples ("Dobřejovické kleny") and significant local linden trees, with the linden also being the traditional national tree of the Czech Republic.
Statistics
Area
3.85 km²
Population
1,339