Krnov

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Krnov

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Krnov is a town in the Bruntál District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic, located at the confluence of the Opava and Opavica rivers near the Polish border. It serves as an important industrial and cultural center in Upper Silesia.

Flag Description: The flag consists of three equal horizontal stripes: top blue, middle white, and bottom yellow.

Symbolism: The flag's colors are derived from the historical city and Silesian tradition. Blue and yellow refer to the traditional colors of Silesia and the Duchy of Krnov, which are also featured in the municipal coat of arms.

Statistics

Area

44.29 km²

Population

22,692

Location