Haren, Germany
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Haren (Ems) is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany, located in the Emsland district near the Dutch border. It is historically known for its shipping tradition along the Ems River and its agricultural roots.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes: top blue and bottom yellow. In the center of the flag is the blue shield of the town's coat of arms, featuring a star-shaped arrangement of three white sails with white pennants alternating with three yellow windmill blades.
Symbolism: Blue represents the Ems River and water, while yellow symbolizes agriculture and wheat fields. The white sails honor the town's shipping heritage, and the yellow windmill blades represent its agricultural history.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes: top blue and bottom yellow. In the center of the flag is the blue shield of the town's coat of arms, featuring a star-shaped arrangement of three white sails with white pennants alternating with three yellow windmill blades.
Symbolism: Blue represents the Ems River and water, while yellow symbolizes agriculture and wheat fields. The white sails honor the town's shipping heritage, and the yellow windmill blades represent its agricultural history.
Statistics
Area
208.62 km²
Population
24,700