Güstrow
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Güstrow is a historic town in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, located about 40 km south of Rostock. It serves as the administrative seat of the Rostock district and is renowned for its Renaissance palace and its association with sculptor Ernst Barlach.
Flag Description: The flag of the town consists of two equal horizontal stripes – yellow on top and green on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms. The coat of arms features a yellow shield depicting a walking black bull with golden horns facing forward, surrounded by a curving green branch with leaves.
Symbolism: The yellow and green colors represent the traditional city colors of Güstrow. The black bull in the coat of arms refers to the historic Lordship of Werle and Mecklenburg, of which Güstrow was a residence town. The green leafy branch adds a distinctive local character, symbolizing nature and prosperity.
Flag Description: The flag of the town consists of two equal horizontal stripes – yellow on top and green on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms. The coat of arms features a yellow shield depicting a walking black bull with golden horns facing forward, surrounded by a curving green branch with leaves.
Symbolism: The yellow and green colors represent the traditional city colors of Güstrow. The black bull in the coat of arms refers to the historic Lordship of Werle and Mecklenburg, of which Güstrow was a residence town. The green leafy branch adds a distinctive local character, symbolizing nature and prosperity.
Statistics
Area
74.86 km²
Population
29,500