Halimba
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Halimba is a village located in Veszprém County, within the Ajka District of Hungary. Nestled in the Bakony region, it is known for its history of bauxite mining and herbal medicine traditions.
Flag Description: The flag of Halimba consists of a white rectangular field with the municipal coat of arms centered upon it. The shield is divided horizontally between blue and red; the lower red field features crossed black mining hammers, while the upper blue field displays a central yellow flower with green leaves, flanked by two yellow ears of wheat. Beneath the shield, a golden-yellow ribbon carries the black inscription 'HALIMBA'.
Symbolism: The crossed black hammers in the red field represent the local history of bauxite mining. The ears of wheat and the flower in the blue field symbolize agricultural heritage and the famous tradition of medicinal herb collection associated with Dr. József Miklós Szalai. The yellow scroll clearly identifies the name of the municipality.
Flag Description: The flag of Halimba consists of a white rectangular field with the municipal coat of arms centered upon it. The shield is divided horizontally between blue and red; the lower red field features crossed black mining hammers, while the upper blue field displays a central yellow flower with green leaves, flanked by two yellow ears of wheat. Beneath the shield, a golden-yellow ribbon carries the black inscription 'HALIMBA'.
Symbolism: The crossed black hammers in the red field represent the local history of bauxite mining. The ears of wheat and the flower in the blue field symbolize agricultural heritage and the famous tradition of medicinal herb collection associated with Dr. József Miklós Szalai. The yellow scroll clearly identifies the name of the municipality.
Statistics
Area
12.62 km²
Population
1,109