Komárom
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Komárom is a city in North Transdanubia, Hungary, situated on the right (southern) bank of the Danube River in Komárom-Esztergom County. It forms a single historical urban area with Slovakia's Komárno across the river and is renowned for its extensive fortification system.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width in red, yellow, and green. Placed in the center of the flag is the city coat of arms. The emblem features a shaped shield with a red field depicting a silver castle on a green hill above a blue base. The castle has an open gate with a raised portcullis, a main central tower, and two side towers. Two gold six-pointed stars flank the central tower. The shield is crowned with a gold crown.
Symbolism: The red, yellow, and green colors are the traditional colors of Komárom. The coat of arms depicts a fortress and castle symbolizing the city's historical importance as a key defensive stronghold on the Danube. The blue base represents the Danube River, and the gold crown highlights historical royal privileges.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width in red, yellow, and green. Placed in the center of the flag is the city coat of arms. The emblem features a shaped shield with a red field depicting a silver castle on a green hill above a blue base. The castle has an open gate with a raised portcullis, a main central tower, and two side towers. Two gold six-pointed stars flank the central tower. The shield is crowned with a gold crown.
Symbolism: The red, yellow, and green colors are the traditional colors of Komárom. The coat of arms depicts a fortress and castle symbolizing the city's historical importance as a key defensive stronghold on the Danube. The blue base represents the Danube River, and the gold crown highlights historical royal privileges.
Statistics
Area
70.20 km²
Population
18,805