Dřínov
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Dřínov is a Moravian village located in the Kroměříž District of the Zlín Region, situated in the Litenčice Hills roughly 11 km southwest of Kroměříž. It is a quiet rural municipality known for its agricultural character and a historic château dating back to the 14th century.
Flag Description: A white flag bearing in the centre a green cornelian cherry sprig with two red fruits, accompanied below by two outwardly turned red crayfish claws. The ratio of the flag's width to length is 2:3.
Symbolism: The cornel sprig with berries is a canting emblem (pun) derived from the name Dřínov (from the cornel tree / *dřín*). The two red crayfish claws symbolize local streams, clean water habitats, and the historical abundance of freshwater crayfish in the area. The white field reflects the silver shield of the municipal coat of arms.
Flag Description: A white flag bearing in the centre a green cornelian cherry sprig with two red fruits, accompanied below by two outwardly turned red crayfish claws. The ratio of the flag's width to length is 2:3.
Symbolism: The cornel sprig with berries is a canting emblem (pun) derived from the name Dřínov (from the cornel tree / *dřín*). The two red crayfish claws symbolize local streams, clean water habitats, and the historical abundance of freshwater crayfish in the area. The white field reflects the silver shield of the municipal coat of arms.
Statistics
Area
5.44 km²
Population
434