Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Hamm is a city in western Germany, located in the north-eastern part of the Ruhr area in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is an important railway hub with a rich industrial and cultural heritage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white, and red. In the hoist-side portion, a vertical checkered stripe consisting of three columns of red and white squares crosses the horizontal background.
Symbolism: The red and white colors along with the checkered bar originate from the coat of arms of the historic County of Mark, of which Hamm was a key historic center.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of red, white, and red. In the hoist-side portion, a vertical checkered stripe consisting of three columns of red and white squares crosses the horizontal background.
Symbolism: The red and white colors along with the checkered bar originate from the coat of arms of the historic County of Mark, of which Hamm was a key historic center.
Statistics
Area
226.43 km²
Population
180,000