Koblenz
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Koblenz is the third-largest city in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, renowned for its rich history and strategic location at the Deutsches Eck, where the Moselle joins the Rhine.
Flag Description: The flag of the city of Koblenz consists of a white rectangular field with an aspect ratio of 3:2, featuring a red centered St. George's cross (the cross of the Electorate of Trier). At the center of the cross is a gold (yellow) crown with trefoil cross finials.
Symbolism: The red cross on a white field represents the city's historical association with the Electorate of Trier (Kurtrier). The gold crown in the center of the cross symbolizes Saint Mary, who is the patron saint of the city and its parish church.
Flag Description: The flag of the city of Koblenz consists of a white rectangular field with an aspect ratio of 3:2, featuring a red centered St. George's cross (the cross of the Electorate of Trier). At the center of the cross is a gold (yellow) crown with trefoil cross finials.
Symbolism: The red cross on a white field represents the city's historical association with the Electorate of Trier (Kurtrier). The gold crown in the center of the cross symbolizes Saint Mary, who is the patron saint of the city and its parish church.
Statistics
Area
105.25 km²
Population
115,268