Düren
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Düren is a German district city located in North Rhine-Westphalia on the Rur River, roughly halfway between Aachen and Cologne. It serves as an important economic and administrative center for the northern Eifel region.
Flag Description: The flag has a proportions of 1:2 and consists of two main parts. In the hoist half, there are two yellow fields arranged vertically: the upper field features a black eagle with red claws and beak, and the lower field features a black walking lion with red claws and tongue. The fly half consists of eight horizontal stripes alternating black and red, starting with black at the top.
Symbolism: The symbolism of the flag is derived from Düren's historical coat of arms. The black eagle on a yellow field refers to its status as a Free Imperial City, while the black lion represents the historical connection to the Duchy of Jülich. The black and red horizontal stripes complement the traditional city colors.
Flag Description: The flag has a proportions of 1:2 and consists of two main parts. In the hoist half, there are two yellow fields arranged vertically: the upper field features a black eagle with red claws and beak, and the lower field features a black walking lion with red claws and tongue. The fly half consists of eight horizontal stripes alternating black and red, starting with black at the top.
Symbolism: The symbolism of the flag is derived from Düren's historical coat of arms. The black eagle on a yellow field refers to its status as a Free Imperial City, while the black lion represents the historical connection to the Duchy of Jülich. The black and red horizontal stripes complement the traditional city colors.
Statistics
Area
85.00 km²
Population
93,207