Goslar
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Goslar is a historic town located on the northwestern slopes of the Harz mountain range in Lower Saxony. It is renowned for its well-preserved medieval old town and long mining history associated with the nearby Rammelsberg mines.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands of black over yellow, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is a yellow shield with a black border, bearing a black eagle with red beak and talons and stylized trefoils on its wings.
Symbolism: Black and yellow are the traditional municipal colors of Goslar. The black eagle on a yellow shield symbolizes Goslar's historic status as a Free Imperial City of the Holy Roman Empire.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands of black over yellow, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is a yellow shield with a black border, bearing a black eagle with red beak and talons and stylized trefoils on its wings.
Symbolism: Black and yellow are the traditional municipal colors of Goslar. The black eagle on a yellow shield symbolizes Goslar's historic status as a Free Imperial City of the Holy Roman Empire.
Statistics
Area
163.88 km²
Population
50,203