Gernsheim
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Gernsheim is a town located on the eastern bank of the Rhine in the Groß-Gerau district in southern Hesse, Germany. It is known for its rich history tied to the Rhine River and its printing heritage.
Flag Description: The vertical flag (banner) consists of three vertical stripes: red, white, and red, with the central white stripe being broader than the outer red stripes. In the upper half of the white stripe, the town's coat of arms is displayed, featuring a red shield charged with a silver/white six-spoked Wheel of Mainz (Mainzer Rad) with ornate spokes and a double black-and-white border around the shield.
Symbolism: The colors red and white are derived from the historical colors of the Electorate of Mainz (Kurmainz), to which Gernsheim belonged for centuries. The six-spoked Wheel of Mainz (Mainzer Rad) on the red shield is the traditional symbol of the Archbishops and Electors of Mainz.
Flag Description: The vertical flag (banner) consists of three vertical stripes: red, white, and red, with the central white stripe being broader than the outer red stripes. In the upper half of the white stripe, the town's coat of arms is displayed, featuring a red shield charged with a silver/white six-spoked Wheel of Mainz (Mainzer Rad) with ornate spokes and a double black-and-white border around the shield.
Symbolism: The colors red and white are derived from the historical colors of the Electorate of Mainz (Kurmainz), to which Gernsheim belonged for centuries. The six-spoked Wheel of Mainz (Mainzer Rad) on the red shield is the traditional symbol of the Archbishops and Electors of Mainz.
Statistics
Area
40.11 km²
Population
11,024