Felsőzsolca
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Felsőzsolca is a town in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, Hungary, located in the immediate vicinity of Miskolc. The town lies on the Sajó River and has a rich history linked to regional agriculture and industry.
Flag Description: A vertical flag consisting of three vertical stripes (green, yellow/gold, green). In the center of the yellow stripe is the town's coat of arms: a green shield featuring a silver wave in the upper part and silver plowshares in the lower part, surmounted by a crowned black eagle holding a sword.
Symbolism: Green symbolizes nature, fertility, and agriculture, while yellow represents wealth and the sun. The wavy bar on the shield references the Sajó River, the plowshares recall traditional agriculture, and the crowned eagle with a sword symbolizes historical defense and courage.
Flag Description: A vertical flag consisting of three vertical stripes (green, yellow/gold, green). In the center of the yellow stripe is the town's coat of arms: a green shield featuring a silver wave in the upper part and silver plowshares in the lower part, surmounted by a crowned black eagle holding a sword.
Symbolism: Green symbolizes nature, fertility, and agriculture, while yellow represents wealth and the sun. The wavy bar on the shield references the Sajó River, the plowshares recall traditional agriculture, and the crowned eagle with a sword symbolizes historical defense and courage.
Statistics
Area
16.25 km²
Population
6,521