Gara, Hungary
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Gara is a village in the Baja District of Bács-Kiskun County, Hungary, located near the border with Serbia.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a vertical white field. Centered on the flag is the full municipal coat of arms with a helmet, crest, and mantling. The shield is blue, featuring a green leafy linden tree with a golden trunk and exposed roots, flanked by falling green leaves. Above the shield rests a silver-grey knight's helmet topped with a golden crown. The mantling is blue and gold on the dexter side (viewer's left) and green and silver on the sinister side (viewer's right). Below the shield, the name 'GARA' is written in blue capital letters.
Symbolism: The uprooted linden tree symbolizes the deep historic roots of the village, stability, and the rich natural environment of the region. The green and gold colors represent growth and agriculture, while the blue field of the shield reflects the sky and water resources.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a vertical white field. Centered on the flag is the full municipal coat of arms with a helmet, crest, and mantling. The shield is blue, featuring a green leafy linden tree with a golden trunk and exposed roots, flanked by falling green leaves. Above the shield rests a silver-grey knight's helmet topped with a golden crown. The mantling is blue and gold on the dexter side (viewer's left) and green and silver on the sinister side (viewer's right). Below the shield, the name 'GARA' is written in blue capital letters.
Symbolism: The uprooted linden tree symbolizes the deep historic roots of the village, stability, and the rich natural environment of the region. The green and gold colors represent growth and agriculture, while the blue field of the shield reflects the sky and water resources.
Statistics
Area
59.96 km²
Population
2,187