Gütersloh
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Gütersloh is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, serving as the administrative seat of the district of the same name in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region. It is an important economic and industrial hub, widely known as the headquarters of Miele and Bertelsmann.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, green on top and white on the bottom, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is the city's coat of arms. The shield is silver (white) with three green wavy diagonal bars, overlaid with a red spinning wheel (or six-spoke yarn wheel). The shield is bordered with an ornate frame and a black and white checkered rim.
Symbolism: The green and white colors of the flag represent the traditional city colors. The green wavy bars in the coat of arms symbolize the river Dalke and the local landscape, while the red spinning wheel highlights the historical importance of the textile industry and weaving in the development of Gütersloh.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, green on top and white on the bottom, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is the city's coat of arms. The shield is silver (white) with three green wavy diagonal bars, overlaid with a red spinning wheel (or six-spoke yarn wheel). The shield is bordered with an ornate frame and a black and white checkered rim.
Symbolism: The green and white colors of the flag represent the traditional city colors. The green wavy bars in the coat of arms symbolize the river Dalke and the local landscape, while the red spinning wheel highlights the historical importance of the textile industry and weaving in the development of Gütersloh.
Statistics
Area
111.99 km²
Population
102,393