Kleve
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Kleve is a city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, located in the Lower Rhine region near the Dutch border. It is known for its rich history associated with Schwanenburg Castle and historic gardens.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes—red on top and white on the bottom. Centered on the flag is the city coat of arms: a red shield containing three golden clover leaves (two above, one below) and a small white inescutcheon in the center.
Symbolism: The red and white colors are derived from the traditional colors of the Duchy of Cleves. The red shield featuring three golden clover leaves and a white inescutcheon represents the historical coat of arms of the city of Kleve.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes—red on top and white on the bottom. Centered on the flag is the city coat of arms: a red shield containing three golden clover leaves (two above, one below) and a small white inescutcheon in the center.
Symbolism: The red and white colors are derived from the traditional colors of the Duchy of Cleves. The red shield featuring three golden clover leaves and a white inescutcheon represents the historical coat of arms of the city of Kleve.
Statistics
Area
97.79 km²
Population
53,388