Hanau
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Hanau is a historic city in Hesse, Germany, situated at the confluence of the Kinzig and Main rivers. It is widely known as the birthplace of the Brothers Grimm.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands of red and yellow. In the center is the complete coat of arms of Hanau, featuring a tilted shield with a lion and chevrons, surmounted by a helmet, mantling, and a crest with a crowned swan.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors stem from the historic County of Hanau. The shield combines symbols of the Palatinate (lion) and the County of Hanau (red chevrons on gold), while the swan crest represents the traditional crest of the Lords of Hanau.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands of red and yellow. In the center is the complete coat of arms of Hanau, featuring a tilted shield with a lion and chevrons, surmounted by a helmet, mantling, and a crest with a crowned swan.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors stem from the historic County of Hanau. The shield combines symbols of the Palatinate (lion) and the County of Hanau (red chevrons on gold), while the swan crest represents the traditional crest of the Lords of Hanau.
Statistics
Area
76.49 km²
Population
101,364