Jilemnice
Digital Passport
Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Jilemnice is a historic town in the Semily District of the Liberec Region, traditionally referred to as the “Gateway to the Giant Mountains” (Krkonoše) and the cradle of Czech skiing. It lies in the foothills along the Jilemka stream.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of green, white with a green elm tree with a brown trunk, and green, in a width ratio of 1 : 2 : 1. The overall aspect ratio is 2 : 3.
Symbolism: The elm tree (Czech: jilm) is a canting emblem (armes parlantes) directly referencing the town's name, which originated from the abundant elm groves along the Jilemka stream. The green and white (silver) colors are derived from the municipal coat of arms, representing the surrounding nature and landscape of the Giant Mountains foothills and the argent shield.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of green, white with a green elm tree with a brown trunk, and green, in a width ratio of 1 : 2 : 1. The overall aspect ratio is 2 : 3.
Symbolism: The elm tree (Czech: jilm) is a canting emblem (armes parlantes) directly referencing the town's name, which originated from the abundant elm groves along the Jilemka stream. The green and white (silver) colors are derived from the municipal coat of arms, representing the surrounding nature and landscape of the Giant Mountains foothills and the argent shield.
Statistics
Area
13.86 km²
Population
5,377