Jihlava
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Jihlava is a statutory city and the administrative capital of the Vysočina Region, straddling the historical border between Bohemia and Moravia along the Jihlava River. It is renowned for its rich history as a prominent medieval silver-mining center and features a well-preserved historic core.
Flag Description: The flag is divided diagonally (party per bend) from the upper hoist to the lower fly. The upper hoist field is white with a red hedgehog walking towards the hoist; the lower fly field is red with a white (silver) double-tailed rampant Bohemian lion with golden claws, tongue, and crown. The aspect ratio of the flag is 2:3.
Symbolism: The flag is derived from the city's historic coat of arms. The red hedgehog serves as a canting symbol referencing the city's German name, Iglau (from German 'Igel', meaning hedgehog), which itself evolved from the local river name. The Bohemian double-tailed lion represents Jihlava's prestigious status as a royal mining town under the direct sovereignty and protection of the Kingdom of Bohemia.
Flag Description: The flag is divided diagonally (party per bend) from the upper hoist to the lower fly. The upper hoist field is white with a red hedgehog walking towards the hoist; the lower fly field is red with a white (silver) double-tailed rampant Bohemian lion with golden claws, tongue, and crown. The aspect ratio of the flag is 2:3.
Symbolism: The flag is derived from the city's historic coat of arms. The red hedgehog serves as a canting symbol referencing the city's German name, Iglau (from German 'Igel', meaning hedgehog), which itself evolved from the local river name. The Bohemian double-tailed lion represents Jihlava's prestigious status as a royal mining town under the direct sovereignty and protection of the Kingdom of Bohemia.
Statistics
Area
87.87 km²
Population
53,986