Dortmund
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Dortmund is a major city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, located along the Emscher and Ruhr rivers. It serves as an important historical center of trade and industry and is the largest city in the Ruhr area.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red on top and white on the bottom, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. Positioned in the center is the city's coat of arms, featuring a golden (yellow) shield with a black eagle with red beak and talons, facing to the viewer's left (heraldic right).
Symbolism: The red and white colors recall the city's historical affiliation with the Hanseatic League. The black eagle on a golden field is a traditional symbol of a Free Imperial City, a status Dortmund held within the Holy Roman Empire.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red on top and white on the bottom, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. Positioned in the center is the city's coat of arms, featuring a golden (yellow) shield with a black eagle with red beak and talons, facing to the viewer's left (heraldic right).
Symbolism: The red and white colors recall the city's historical affiliation with the Hanseatic League. The black eagle on a golden field is a traditional symbol of a Free Imperial City, a status Dortmund held within the Holy Roman Empire.
Statistics
Area
280.71 km²
Population
587,696