Geldern
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Geldern is a historical town in the western part of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located within the district of Kleve near the Dutch border. It boasts a rich heritage as the former seat of the Duchy of Guelders and today serves as an important regional hub.
Flag Description: The banner (vertical flag) features three vertical stripes in blue, yellow, and red with a width ratio of 1:2:1. In the upper part (banner head), the coat of arms of the city without a shield is placed within the wider yellow stripe.
Symbolism: The blue and yellow colors derive from the historical Guelders lion, while red refers to the Guelders rose. The charge within the coat of arms combines the stylized Guelders lion with a three-petaled red rose, traditional symbols of the town and region.
Flag Description: The banner (vertical flag) features three vertical stripes in blue, yellow, and red with a width ratio of 1:2:1. In the upper part (banner head), the coat of arms of the city without a shield is placed within the wider yellow stripe.
Symbolism: The blue and yellow colors derive from the historical Guelders lion, while red refers to the Guelders rose. The charge within the coat of arms combines the stylized Guelders lion with a three-petaled red rose, traditional symbols of the town and region.
Statistics
Area
96.91 km²
Population
34,266