Emden
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Emden is an independent port city located in northwestern Germany in the state of Lower Saxony, within the East Frisia region. It is situated on the Ems River and the Dollart bay near the Dutch border.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal tricolor of yellow, red, and blue with an aspect ratio of 3:5. In the center of the flag is the city coat of arms. The shield features a blue wavy base, a red brick wall with battlements in the middle, and a golden crowned harpy (maiden eagle) with spread wings in the upper black field.
Symbolism: The colors of the flag (yellow, red, and blue) are derived from the city coat of arms, locally known as Engelke (Little Angel). The golden harpy relates to the East Frisian noble family Cirksena, the red wall symbolizes the city's fortifications and protection, while the blue water represents Emden's maritime position on the River Ems.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal tricolor of yellow, red, and blue with an aspect ratio of 3:5. In the center of the flag is the city coat of arms. The shield features a blue wavy base, a red brick wall with battlements in the middle, and a golden crowned harpy (maiden eagle) with spread wings in the upper black field.
Symbolism: The colors of the flag (yellow, red, and blue) are derived from the city coat of arms, locally known as Engelke (Little Angel). The golden harpy relates to the East Frisian noble family Cirksena, the red wall symbolizes the city's fortifications and protection, while the blue water represents Emden's maritime position on the River Ems.
Statistics
Area
112.30 km²
Population
50,500