Eggesin
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Eggesin is a town in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, in northeastern Germany. Located on the Randow River near the Stettin Lagoon, it is surrounded by the extensive forests of the Ueckermünde Heath.
Flag Description: The flag consists of horizontal stripes in a blue-white-red-white-blue pattern. The top and bottom edges feature narrow blue stripes, while the middle white field is divided by a narrow horizontal red stripe. The town coat of arms is centered on the flag. The shield features a blue chevron over a red brick wall with a tower and a closed golden gate. Above the tower stands a red Pomeranian griffin with golden claws and a crown. The proportions of the flag are 3:5.
Symbolism: The blue and red colors reference the traditional colors of Pomerania. The red griffin is the historic symbol of Pomerania and the House of Griffins. The brick wall and tower represent municipal rights and fortitude, while the blue chevron symbolizes the Randow River flowing through the town.
Flag Description: The flag consists of horizontal stripes in a blue-white-red-white-blue pattern. The top and bottom edges feature narrow blue stripes, while the middle white field is divided by a narrow horizontal red stripe. The town coat of arms is centered on the flag. The shield features a blue chevron over a red brick wall with a tower and a closed golden gate. Above the tower stands a red Pomeranian griffin with golden claws and a crown. The proportions of the flag are 3:5.
Symbolism: The blue and red colors reference the traditional colors of Pomerania. The red griffin is the historic symbol of Pomerania and the House of Griffins. The brick wall and tower represent municipal rights and fortitude, while the blue chevron symbolizes the Randow River flowing through the town.
Statistics
Area
88.01 km²
Population
4,700