Kiel
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Kiel is the capital and most populous city of the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein. Situated on the Kiel Fjord, it is a major maritime center, Baltic port, and naval base.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a red field with an aspect ratio of 3:5. In the center is a white Holstein nettle leaf (Nesselblatt) charged with a dark grey/black stylized heraldic boat (Kieler Boot) with a masonry pattern.
Symbolism: The red field and the white nettle leaf (Nesselblatt) represent the historic County and Duchy of Holstein. The stylized masonry boat symbolizes Kiel's maritime heritage and role as a harbor city.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a red field with an aspect ratio of 3:5. In the center is a white Holstein nettle leaf (Nesselblatt) charged with a dark grey/black stylized heraldic boat (Kieler Boot) with a masonry pattern.
Symbolism: The red field and the white nettle leaf (Nesselblatt) represent the historic County and Duchy of Holstein. The stylized masonry boat symbolizes Kiel's maritime heritage and role as a harbor city.
Statistics
Area
118.65 km²
Population
247,000