Gera
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Gera is the third-largest city in the German state of Thuringia, located in the valley of the White Elster river. It has a rich industrial and historical heritage historically tied to the House of Reuss.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands of equal width, the upper one black and the lower one yellow.
Symbolism: Black and yellow (gold) are the traditional colors of the House of Reuss (Vögte of Weida, Gera, and Plauen), who historically ruled the region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands of equal width, the upper one black and the lower one yellow.
Symbolism: Black and yellow (gold) are the traditional colors of the House of Reuss (Vögte of Weida, Gera, and Plauen), who historically ruled the region.
Statistics
Area
152.19 km²
Population
94,847