Fryšava pod Žákovou horou
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Fryšava pod Žákovou horou is a mountain municipality in the Žďár nad Sázavou District within the Vysočina Region, situated in the heart of the Žďárské vrchy Protected Landscape Area along the upper reaches of the Fryšávka stream. Historically known for glassmaking and ironworking, the village is now a popular year-round center for tourism and outdoor recreation.
Flag Description: A white field with a green border measuring one-tenth of the flag's length. Inside the white field is a horizontal blue wavy stripe with five crests and four troughs, with a width equal to one-fifth of the flag's width. The width-to-length ratio is 2:3.
Symbolism: The blue wavy stripe symbolizes the Fryšávka stream flowing through the village, from which it derives its name. The green border represents the deep surrounding forests of the Žďárské vrchy highlands and its location within the protected landscape area. The white field corresponds to the silver tincture of the municipal coat of arms.
Flag Description: A white field with a green border measuring one-tenth of the flag's length. Inside the white field is a horizontal blue wavy stripe with five crests and four troughs, with a width equal to one-fifth of the flag's width. The width-to-length ratio is 2:3.
Symbolism: The blue wavy stripe symbolizes the Fryšávka stream flowing through the village, from which it derives its name. The green border represents the deep surrounding forests of the Žďárské vrchy highlands and its location within the protected landscape area. The white field corresponds to the silver tincture of the municipal coat of arms.
Statistics
Area
12.53 km²
Population
326