Freiburg im Breisgau
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Freiburg im Breisgau is a major historical and university city situated at the southwestern foot of the Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is renowned for its well-preserved medieval center, historic cathedral (Münster), and sunny climate.
Flag Description: The flag of Freiburg im Breisgau consists of a white rectangular field bearing a centered red St. George's cross whose arms extend to the edges of the flag. The proportions are 3:5.
Symbolism: The red cross on a white field represents the St. George's Cross. It refers to Saint George, who has been the traditional patron saint of Freiburg im Breisgau since the Middle Ages.
Flag Description: The flag of Freiburg im Breisgau consists of a white rectangular field bearing a centered red St. George's cross whose arms extend to the edges of the flag. The proportions are 3:5.
Symbolism: The red cross on a white field represents the St. George's Cross. It refers to Saint George, who has been the traditional patron saint of Freiburg im Breisgau since the Middle Ages.
Statistics
Area
153.04 km²
Population
236,140