Fertőszentmiklós

About the place: Fertőszentmiklós is a town in the Győr-Moson-Sopron county of northwestern Hungary, located near the Austrian border and Lake Neusiedl. It serves as an important local transportation and economic hub in Transdanubia.

Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red on top and green on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the town coat of arms outlined in yellow. The shield is red with a green base, featuring a white masonry tower with a black entrance, windows, and a pointed roof topped with a rooster. To the left of the tower from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter) is a yellow six-pointed star, and to the right (heraldic sinister) is a white crescent moon with its horns facing left. Below the shield, in the green stripe, the yellow inscription 'FERTŐSZENTMIKLÓS' is displayed in a slight arc.

Symbolism: The red and green colors, along with the white elements in the coat of arms, reference the Hungarian national colors. The white tower symbolizes the historical fortification and architecture of the settlement. The star and crescent are traditional heraldic symbols linked to the history of the region and defense against Ottoman incursions. The rooster atop the tower represents vigilance and a new dawn.