Emmerich am Rhein
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Emmerich am Rhein is a town situated on the northern bank of the Rhine river in the Lower Rhine region, located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, near the Dutch border.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two equal horizontal bands of red over white, with a ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is the city's coat of arms: a red shield with a black outline bearing a white wooden bucket with black details.
Symbolism: The red and white colors are the traditional colors of the city. The central bucket symbol (German: Emmer) represents a canting element referring to the city's name (Emmerich), which has been featured on municipal seals since the 13th century.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two equal horizontal bands of red over white, with a ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is the city's coat of arms: a red shield with a black outline bearing a white wooden bucket with black details.
Symbolism: The red and white colors are the traditional colors of the city. The central bucket symbol (German: Emmer) represents a canting element referring to the city's name (Emmerich), which has been featured on municipal seals since the 13th century.
Statistics
Area
88.12 km²
Population
31,500