Kolín

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Kolín

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Kolín is a historic town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, situated on the Elbe River approximately 55 km east of Prague. It serves as an important industrial, transport, and cultural hub with a rich architectural heritage.

Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands of equal width, the upper white and the lower blue.

Symbolism: The traditional city colors of white and blue are derived from the historic municipal symbols and the tinctures of the coat of arms.

Statistics

Area

34.97 km²

Population

33,289

Location