Essen
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Essen is a major city in western Germany, located at the heart of the Ruhr metropolitan area in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. With a population of over half a million, it is Germany's ninth-largest city, having transformed from a historical center of coal mining and steel production into a modern service, business, and cultural hub.
Flag Description: The flag of the city of Essen is a horizontal bicolor consisting of two equal stripes: yellow on top and blue on the bottom. The aspect ratio is 3:5 (or 1:2). It is also commonly flown as a vertical banner using the same colors.
Symbolism: The city colors, yellow and blue, are derived from the historical coat of arms of Essen. Yellow (gold) symbolizes the wealth and historical significance of Essen as an Imperial Abbey, while blue complements the traditional regional heraldry of the area.
Flag Description: The flag of the city of Essen is a horizontal bicolor consisting of two equal stripes: yellow on top and blue on the bottom. The aspect ratio is 3:5 (or 1:2). It is also commonly flown as a vertical banner using the same colors.
Symbolism: The city colors, yellow and blue, are derived from the historical coat of arms of Essen. Yellow (gold) symbolizes the wealth and historical significance of Essen as an Imperial Abbey, while blue complements the traditional regional heraldry of the area.
Statistics
Area
210.34 km²
Population
586,608