Kővágóörs
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Kővágóörs is a village in Veszprém County, Hungary, situated in the scenic Káli Basin near Lake Balaton. The area is well known for its traditional rural architecture and unique natural landscapes within the Balaton Uplands National Park.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes of equal width, blue over white. Positioned in the center is the complete coat of arms of the municipality. The blue shield depicts a rearing silver (white) lion holding a sabre in its right paw. Above the shield rests a helmet with a crown, a crest featuring an armored arm holding a sabre, and red-silver-blue mantling. Beneath the shield, the name of the municipality "KŐVÁGÓÖRS" is written in blue in an arched style.
Symbolism: The blue and white colors represent the traditional colors of the village. The lion holding a sabre on the shield and in the crest symbolizes historical bravery, defense, and the military heritage of the local inhabitants.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes of equal width, blue over white. Positioned in the center is the complete coat of arms of the municipality. The blue shield depicts a rearing silver (white) lion holding a sabre in its right paw. Above the shield rests a helmet with a crown, a crest featuring an armored arm holding a sabre, and red-silver-blue mantling. Beneath the shield, the name of the municipality "KŐVÁGÓÖRS" is written in blue in an arched style.
Symbolism: The blue and white colors represent the traditional colors of the village. The lion holding a sabre on the shield and in the crest symbolizes historical bravery, defense, and the military heritage of the local inhabitants.
Statistics
Area
22.38 km²
Population
780