Kevelaer
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Kevelaer is a town in the district of Kleve, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is one of the most important Marian pilgrimage sites in northwestern Europe.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, blue on top and yellow on the bottom. In the center of the blue stripe is a yellow heraldic rose with a red five-pointed star in its center, and in the center of the yellow stripe is a red fleur-de-lis.
Symbolism: The flag is based on the city's coat of arms granted in 1971. The Guelders rose refers to the historical affiliation with the Duchy of Geldern, while the fleur-de-lis and the blue and yellow colors represent Marian tradition and pilgrimage history.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, blue on top and yellow on the bottom. In the center of the blue stripe is a yellow heraldic rose with a red five-pointed star in its center, and in the center of the yellow stripe is a red fleur-de-lis.
Symbolism: The flag is based on the city's coat of arms granted in 1971. The Guelders rose refers to the historical affiliation with the Duchy of Geldern, while the fleur-de-lis and the blue and yellow colors represent Marian tradition and pilgrimage history.
Statistics
Area
100.16 km²
Population
28,293