Helvécia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Helvécia is a village in Bács-Kiskun County in southern Hungary, located near the city of Kecskemét. The area is particularly well known for its agricultural production and winemaking tradition.
Flag Description: The flag of the municipality consists of two equal horizontal bands: a dark red (crimson) top band and a white bottom band. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms with a white outline. The shield is vertically parted; the left field (viewer's perspective) is white and the right field is dark red. In the center of the shield is a grapevine with crossed stems in reversed colors—the left white field contains a red bunch of grapes, while the right red field features a white grape leaf.
Symbolism: The red and white colors reflect traditional Hungarian vexillology as well as the Swiss roots of the settlement's founder. The grape cluster and vine leaf represent the local tradition of viticulture and agriculture, which are central to the identity of the village.
Flag Description: The flag of the municipality consists of two equal horizontal bands: a dark red (crimson) top band and a white bottom band. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms with a white outline. The shield is vertically parted; the left field (viewer's perspective) is white and the right field is dark red. In the center of the shield is a grapevine with crossed stems in reversed colors—the left white field contains a red bunch of grapes, while the right red field features a white grape leaf.
Symbolism: The red and white colors reflect traditional Hungarian vexillology as well as the Swiss roots of the settlement's founder. The grape cluster and vine leaf represent the local tradition of viticulture and agriculture, which are central to the identity of the village.
Statistics
Area
56.73 km²
Population
4,521