Karviná
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Karviná is a statutory city in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic, known for its coal mining history and spa heritage.
Flag Description: The flag is vertically divided into blue and white halves. In the center is the coat of arms featuring half of a yellow (golden) eagle with red armor in the blue field and a green linden branch with two leaves and fruits in the white field.
Symbolism: The half golden eagle in the blue field refers to the historical affiliation with the Duchy of Teschen. The green linden branch in the white field symbolizes Czech national tradition and the natural environment.
Flag Description: The flag is vertically divided into blue and white halves. In the center is the coat of arms featuring half of a yellow (golden) eagle with red armor in the blue field and a green linden branch with two leaves and fruits in the white field.
Symbolism: The half golden eagle in the blue field refers to the historical affiliation with the Duchy of Teschen. The green linden branch in the white field symbolizes Czech national tradition and the natural environment.
Statistics
Area
57.49 km²
Population
49,724