Freren

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Freren

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Freren is a town in the Emsland district in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated south of Lingen and serves as the seat of the collective municipality Samtgemeinde Freren.

Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: green, yellow, and white. Placed in the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms, featuring a yellow (gold) shield with three green nenuphar/linden leaves on a stem, crowned with a gold crown.

Symbolism: The colors of the flag (green, yellow, and white) are derived from the town's coat of arms and the regional traditions of the Emsland area. The three green leaves in the crest are a historical emblem of the town, topped with a golden crown representing its municipal status.

Statistics

Area

48.93 km²

Population

5,190

Location