Klingenthal
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Klingenthal is a town in southeastern Saxony, Germany, located in the Vogtlandkreis district directly on the border with the Czech Republic. It is renowned for its rich tradition of musical instrument manufacturing and as a prominent winter sports hub.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a rectangular field divided into two horizontal bands, yellow on top and light blue on the bottom, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. Positioned in the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms, featuring a blue shield charged with a golden lyre.
Symbolism: The flag colors (yellow and blue) are derived from the city's coat of arms. The golden lyre on the blue shield symbolizes the town's long-standing history and international renown in musical instrument manufacturing, particularly stringed and wind instruments.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a rectangular field divided into two horizontal bands, yellow on top and light blue on the bottom, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. Positioned in the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms, featuring a blue shield charged with a golden lyre.
Symbolism: The flag colors (yellow and blue) are derived from the city's coat of arms. The golden lyre on the blue shield symbolizes the town's long-standing history and international renown in musical instrument manufacturing, particularly stringed and wind instruments.
Statistics
Area
50.44 km²
Population
7,769