Haselünne
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Haselünne is a historic town in the Emsland district of Lower Saxony, Germany. Situated on the Hase River, it is well known for its long tradition of spirit distilling and its preserved historic town center.
Flag Description: A vertical display flag (banner) of the city of Haselünne consisting of three vertical stripes: blue, white, and blue. In the upper third of the central white stripe is the city's coat of arms. The coat of arms depicts Saint Paul in a blue robe with a golden halo and a sword, emerging behind a green cartouche shield. The shield features a golden field with two red bars (the arms of the former County of Oldenburg).
Symbolism: Blue and white are the traditional municipal colors of Haselünne. The coat of arms features Saint Paul, the patron saint of the local parish church. The golden shield with two red bars represents the historic arms of the County of Oldenburg, under whose rule the town historically belonged.
Flag Description: A vertical display flag (banner) of the city of Haselünne consisting of three vertical stripes: blue, white, and blue. In the upper third of the central white stripe is the city's coat of arms. The coat of arms depicts Saint Paul in a blue robe with a golden halo and a sword, emerging behind a green cartouche shield. The shield features a golden field with two red bars (the arms of the former County of Oldenburg).
Symbolism: Blue and white are the traditional municipal colors of Haselünne. The coat of arms features Saint Paul, the patron saint of the local parish church. The golden shield with two red bars represents the historic arms of the County of Oldenburg, under whose rule the town historically belonged.
Statistics
Area
159.40 km²
Population
13,552