Germersheim
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Germersheim is a district capital in the Rhineland-Palatinate state of Germany, located on the left bank of the Rhine. It is known for its well-preserved 19th-century royal Bavarian fortress.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field centered with a golden (yellow) crowned eagle with wings spread and a red tongue.
Symbolism: The golden eagle on a blue field originates from the historic coat of arms of Germersheim, symbolizing the town rights granted in 1276 by King Rudolf I of Habsburg.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a blue field centered with a golden (yellow) crowned eagle with wings spread and a red tongue.
Symbolism: The golden eagle on a blue field originates from the historic coat of arms of Germersheim, symbolizing the town rights granted in 1276 by King Rudolf I of Habsburg.
Statistics
Area
21.72 km²
Population
21,099