Herzberg (Elster)
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Herzberg (Elster) is the district capital of the Elbe-Elster district in southern Brandenburg, Germany. It is situated on the Black Elster river and serves as an important local administrative and cultural center.
Flag Description: The flag of the city consists of three horizontal stripes of white, green, and yellow (with an aspect ratio of 5:3). Centered on the flag is the city coat of arms depicting a red stag walking towards the left from the viewer's perspective (heraldic right) on a green triple mount against a white field.
Symbolism: The three colors of the flag (white, green, and yellow) are derived from the municipal coat of arms. The red stag on a green triple mount is the traditional heraldic symbol of Herzberg, referencing the surrounding nature, forests, and regional history.
Flag Description: The flag of the city consists of three horizontal stripes of white, green, and yellow (with an aspect ratio of 5:3). Centered on the flag is the city coat of arms depicting a red stag walking towards the left from the viewer's perspective (heraldic right) on a green triple mount against a white field.
Symbolism: The three colors of the flag (white, green, and yellow) are derived from the municipal coat of arms. The red stag on a green triple mount is the traditional heraldic symbol of Herzberg, referencing the surrounding nature, forests, and regional history.
Statistics
Area
148.48 km²
Population
8,770