Gifhorn
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Gifhorn is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany, serving as the administrative center of the Gifhorn district. It is known for its international Wind and Watermill Museum.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, blue at the top and red at the bottom. In the center is the city coat of arms, showing a golden lion standing on a red hunting horn within a blue shield.
Symbolism: The city colors blue and red stem from the historic coat of arms. The golden lion represents the historical connection to the House of Welf (Principality of Lüneburg), while the red horn refers to the town's name and history.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, blue at the top and red at the bottom. In the center is the city coat of arms, showing a golden lion standing on a red hunting horn within a blue shield.
Symbolism: The city colors blue and red stem from the historic coat of arms. The golden lion represents the historical connection to the House of Welf (Principality of Lüneburg), while the red horn refers to the town's name and history.
Statistics
Area
105.11 km²
Population
43,878