Grevesmühlen
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Grevesmühlen is a town in the Nordwestmecklenburg district, in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. It is situated in northern Germany, located between the historic cities of Lübeck and Wismar.
Flag Description: The flag of the city consists of three horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and red with an aspect ratio of 5:3. In the center of the flag is a red shield bordered in yellow, charged with a yellow cogwheel containing a crowned black bull's head with white horns and an extended red tongue.
Symbolism: The black bull's head with a golden crown is a traditional symbol of Mecklenburg, signifying the town's historical connection to the region. The cogwheel represents local industry and craftsmanship.
Flag Description: The flag of the city consists of three horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and red with an aspect ratio of 5:3. In the center of the flag is a red shield bordered in yellow, charged with a yellow cogwheel containing a crowned black bull's head with white horns and an extended red tongue.
Symbolism: The black bull's head with a golden crown is a traditional symbol of Mecklenburg, signifying the town's historical connection to the region. The cogwheel represents local industry and craftsmanship.
Statistics
Area
52.32 km²
Population
10,536