Esztergom
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Esztergom is an important historic city in northern Hungary, situated on the right bank of the Danube River directly on the border with Slovakia. It serves as the spiritual center of Hungary and the seat of the primate of the Roman Catholic Church in Hungary, dominated by its monumental basilica.
Flag Description: The flag consists of eight horizontal stripes alternating between red and white, starting with a red stripe at the top and ending with a white stripe at the bottom (four red and four white stripes).
Symbolism: The eight red and white stripes originate from the traditional Árpád stripes, one of the oldest historical symbols of the Kingdom of Hungary. Red represents courage and strength, while white symbolizes purity and loyalty.
Flag Description: The flag consists of eight horizontal stripes alternating between red and white, starting with a red stripe at the top and ending with a white stripe at the bottom (four red and four white stripes).
Symbolism: The eight red and white stripes originate from the traditional Árpád stripes, one of the oldest historical symbols of the Kingdom of Hungary. Red represents courage and strength, while white symbolizes purity and loyalty.
Statistics
Area
100.35 km²
Population
28,000