Friesoythe
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Friesoythe is a town in the district of Cloppenburg in Lower Saxony, Germany, situated on the Soeste River. Located in the Oldenburger Münsterland region, it features a rich history tied to the Counts of Tecklenburg.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal triband of white, red, and white. In the upper white stripe near the hoist, there are two red hearts (water lily leaves / seeblätter) placed side by side.
Symbolism: The red stripe and the two red water lily leaves (hearts) on a white field are derived from the traditional municipal coat of arms, referring to the historical rulers, the Counts of Tecklenburg, who bore water lily leaves (seeblätter) in their arms.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal triband of white, red, and white. In the upper white stripe near the hoist, there are two red hearts (water lily leaves / seeblätter) placed side by side.
Symbolism: The red stripe and the two red water lily leaves (hearts) on a white field are derived from the traditional municipal coat of arms, referring to the historical rulers, the Counts of Tecklenburg, who bore water lily leaves (seeblätter) in their arms.
Statistics
Area
247.14 km²
Population
22,924