Karlsruhe
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Karlsruhe is a major city in southwestern Germany in the state of Baden-Württemberg, located near the Rhine and the French border. It is known as the 'fan city' due to its unique radial urban planning and serves as the seat of Germany's highest federal courts.
Flag Description: The flag has an aspect ratio of 3:5 and consists of three horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and red. Centered on the flag is the city's coat of arms: a red shield featuring a yellow (gold) bend bordered in silver (white), bearing the word 'FIDELITAS' in black capital letters.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors represent the traditional colors of Baden. The Latin word 'FIDELITAS' ('Fidelity') refers to the motto of the city's founder, Margrave Charles III William of Baden-Durlach, and the founding charter of the Order of Fidelity in 1715.
Flag Description: The flag has an aspect ratio of 3:5 and consists of three horizontal stripes of red, yellow, and red. Centered on the flag is the city's coat of arms: a red shield featuring a yellow (gold) bend bordered in silver (white), bearing the word 'FIDELITAS' in black capital letters.
Symbolism: The red and yellow colors represent the traditional colors of Baden. The Latin word 'FIDELITAS' ('Fidelity') refers to the motto of the city's founder, Margrave Charles III William of Baden-Durlach, and the founding charter of the Order of Fidelity in 1715.
Statistics
Area
173.46 km²
Population
308,707