Haltern am See
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Haltern am See is a German town located in the northern Ruhr area in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Situated along the Lippe River, it is known for its rich Roman history and popular recreational reservoir lake, Halterner See.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes—a white top stripe and a blue bottom stripe. In the center of the flag is the city's coat of arms, featuring a blue shield with a black border containing a silver (white) coiled belt (Halfter/Halfterriemen) with a gold (yellow) buckle.
Symbolism: Blue and white are the traditional colors of the city. The coat of arms in the center displays a coiled strap or belt (Halfter), serving as a canting symbol referencing the city's name, Haltern am See.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes—a white top stripe and a blue bottom stripe. In the center of the flag is the city's coat of arms, featuring a blue shield with a black border containing a silver (white) coiled belt (Halfter/Halfterriemen) with a gold (yellow) buckle.
Symbolism: Blue and white are the traditional colors of the city. The coat of arms in the center displays a coiled strap or belt (Halfter), serving as a canting symbol referencing the city's name, Haltern am See.
Statistics
Area
158.50 km²
Population
38,117