Gelej
Digital Passport
Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Gelej is a village in Hungary, located in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county within the Mezőcsát District.
Flag Description: A white flag sheet bordered on the top, bottom, and fly edges with alternating red and green triangles (wolf teeth pattern). In the center is the coat of arms of Gelej, featuring a green shield with two crossed golden ears of wheat, a saber, and a plowshare. Above the shield is a blue knight's helmet with a crown and red-silver mantling, and below is a yellow scroll bearing the inscription 'GELEJ'.
Symbolism: The green color of the shield and the golden ears of wheat symbolize agriculture and the fertile land of the region. The saber and plowshare represent local history, defense, and the traditional livelihood of the inhabitants. The red and green triangles on the white field reflect traditional Hungarian national colors.
Flag Description: A white flag sheet bordered on the top, bottom, and fly edges with alternating red and green triangles (wolf teeth pattern). In the center is the coat of arms of Gelej, featuring a green shield with two crossed golden ears of wheat, a saber, and a plowshare. Above the shield is a blue knight's helmet with a crown and red-silver mantling, and below is a yellow scroll bearing the inscription 'GELEJ'.
Symbolism: The green color of the shield and the golden ears of wheat symbolize agriculture and the fertile land of the region. The saber and plowshare represent local history, defense, and the traditional livelihood of the inhabitants. The red and green triangles on the white field reflect traditional Hungarian national colors.
Statistics
Area
18.11 km²
Population
547