Fürstenau, Lower Saxony
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Fürstenau is a historic town and the seat of the collective municipality of the same name in the district of Osnabrück, Lower Saxony, Germany. Established in 1335 as a residence for the Prince-Bishops of Osnabrück, it is situated in the scenic Ankum Heights region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white, and green. In the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms, featuring a red shield with a yellow (gold) and black border, depicting a white (silver) castle building and tower with green roofs and a green dome.
Symbolism: The colors of the flag (red, white, and green) are derived from the traditional colors of the town. The coat of arms depicts the historic Fürstenau Castle (Schloss Fürstenau), which served as a residence for the Prince-Bishops of Osnabrück and played a central role in the town's founding.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white, and green. In the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms, featuring a red shield with a yellow (gold) and black border, depicting a white (silver) castle building and tower with green roofs and a green dome.
Symbolism: The colors of the flag (red, white, and green) are derived from the traditional colors of the town. The coat of arms depicts the historic Fürstenau Castle (Schloss Fürstenau), which served as a residence for the Prince-Bishops of Osnabrück and played a central role in the town's founding.
Statistics
Area
78.62 km²
Population
9,800