Harsewinkel
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Harsewinkel is a town in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, located in the district of Gütersloh. It is widely known as the headquarters of the major agricultural machinery manufacturer CLAAS.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal sheet with a 3:5 aspect ratio, featuring three horizontal stripes: yellow, black, and yellow. In the center of the black stripe is the city's coat of arms. The coat of arms features a yellow shield divided by a red pall into three sections: a black horse's head in the upper left section (viewer's perspective), a black flax comb/ploughshare in the upper right section, and a black lion with red claws and tongue in the lower section.
Symbolism: The flag colors (yellow and black) are derived from the primary colors of the city's coat of arms. The red pall (Y-shaped cross) represents the confluence of the Ems and Lutter rivers. The horse head symbolizes traditional horse breeding in the region, the flax comb/tool relates to historical agriculture and linen production, and the lion originates from the arms of the Lords of Bentheim, who historically ruled the area.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal sheet with a 3:5 aspect ratio, featuring three horizontal stripes: yellow, black, and yellow. In the center of the black stripe is the city's coat of arms. The coat of arms features a yellow shield divided by a red pall into three sections: a black horse's head in the upper left section (viewer's perspective), a black flax comb/ploughshare in the upper right section, and a black lion with red claws and tongue in the lower section.
Symbolism: The flag colors (yellow and black) are derived from the primary colors of the city's coat of arms. The red pall (Y-shaped cross) represents the confluence of the Ems and Lutter rivers. The horse head symbolizes traditional horse breeding in the region, the flax comb/tool relates to historical agriculture and linen production, and the lion originates from the arms of the Lords of Bentheim, who historically ruled the area.
Statistics
Area
100.59 km²
Population
25,999