Homburg, Saarland
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Homburg is a university city in eastern Saarland, Germany, and the district seat of the Saarpfalz district. Located near the border with Rhineland-Palatinate, it is known for its industrial heritage and the medical faculty of Saarland University.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands of green and white with a ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is the city coat of arms: a silver (white) shield featuring a green leafy tree (linden) standing on a green hill.
Symbolism: The green and white colors are derived from the city's coat of arms, which depicts a green linden tree on a hill. The linden tree is a traditional symbol of Homburg, representing its natural surroundings and historical heritage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands of green and white with a ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is the city coat of arms: a silver (white) shield featuring a green leafy tree (linden) standing on a green hill.
Symbolism: The green and white colors are derived from the city's coat of arms, which depicts a green linden tree on a hill. The linden tree is a traditional symbol of Homburg, representing its natural surroundings and historical heritage.
Statistics
Area
82.61 km²
Population
42,297