Eutin
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Eutin is the district capital of Ostholstein in the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is known for its historic castle and rich cultural heritage within the Holstein Switzerland region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field with a central yellow (gold) cross. The upper and lower arms end in fleur-de-lis, while the horizontal arms end in five-petaled roses. The letters E, U, T, and I are placed in the corners around the cross.
Symbolism: Blue and yellow are the traditional colors of the town. The cross with fleurs-de-lis and roses stems from the historic episcopal heraldry of Lübeck and Eutin, while the letters spell out E-U-T-I.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field with a central yellow (gold) cross. The upper and lower arms end in fleur-de-lis, while the horizontal arms end in five-petaled roses. The letters E, U, T, and I are placed in the corners around the cross.
Symbolism: Blue and yellow are the traditional colors of the town. The cross with fleurs-de-lis and roses stems from the historic episcopal heraldry of Lübeck and Eutin, while the letters spell out E-U-T-I.
Statistics
Area
41.40 km²
Population
17,088