Forst (Lausitz)
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Forst (Lausitz) is the district seat of the Spree-Neiße district in Lower Lusatia, Brandenburg, Germany. Situated on the left bank of the Lusatian Neisse along the Polish border, it is historically renowned for its textile industry and its famous East German Rose Garden.
Flag Description: The flag of the city consists of three horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and red, with an aspect ratio of 5:3.
Symbolism: The city colors, red and yellow, derive from the historic coat of arms featuring a red five-petaled rose with a yellow (gold) center, referencing the Lords of Biberstein and the city's longstanding connection to rose cultivation.
Flag Description: The flag of the city consists of three horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and red, with an aspect ratio of 5:3.
Symbolism: The city colors, red and yellow, derive from the historic coat of arms featuring a red five-petaled rose with a yellow (gold) center, referencing the Lords of Biberstein and the city's longstanding connection to rose cultivation.
Statistics
Area
110.70 km²
Population
17,721