Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is a borough of Berlin formed in 2001 by merging the former boroughs of Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white, and red in a 1:3:1 ratio. In the center of the white stripe is the borough's coat of arms, depicting the red Oberbaumbrücke bridge over blue waves and a mural crown featuring the Berlin bear.
Symbolism: The Oberbaumbrücke bridge symbolizes the connection between the two parts of the borough across the Spree River. The mural crown with the small shield showing a bear indicates status as a Berlin borough.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white, and red in a 1:3:1 ratio. In the center of the white stripe is the borough's coat of arms, depicting the red Oberbaumbrücke bridge over blue waves and a mural crown featuring the Berlin bear.
Symbolism: The Oberbaumbrücke bridge symbolizes the connection between the two parts of the borough across the Spree River. The mural crown with the small shield showing a bear indicates status as a Berlin borough.
Statistics
Area
20.16 km²
Population
293,454