Kunszentmiklós
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Kunszentmiklós is a town in Bács-Kiskun County in central Hungary, located in the Kiskunság (Little Cumania) region. It serves as an important cultural and administrative center for the surrounding area with rich historical traditions.
Flag Description: The flag of Kunszentmiklós consists of a blue field centered with the town's coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally: the upper silver (white) field displays crossed black sabers and pistols, while the lower field features vertical alternating red and silver (white) stripes. Above the shield rests a helmet with blue mantling, surmounted by a crest depicting an armored knight holding a mace in his right hand. Below the coat of arms, the name "KUNSZENTMIKLÓS" is written in white capital letters.
Symbolism: The blue background represents loyalty and peace. The crossed sabers, pistols, and the armored knight holding a mace depict the military heritage, defense history, and Cuman (Kunság) traditions of the inhabitants. The red and white vertical stripes in the lower section of the shield connect the city to traditional Hungarian heraldry.
Flag Description: The flag of Kunszentmiklós consists of a blue field centered with the town's coat of arms. The shield is divided horizontally: the upper silver (white) field displays crossed black sabers and pistols, while the lower field features vertical alternating red and silver (white) stripes. Above the shield rests a helmet with blue mantling, surmounted by a crest depicting an armored knight holding a mace in his right hand. Below the coat of arms, the name "KUNSZENTMIKLÓS" is written in white capital letters.
Symbolism: The blue background represents loyalty and peace. The crossed sabers, pistols, and the armored knight holding a mace depict the military heritage, defense history, and Cuman (Kunság) traditions of the inhabitants. The red and white vertical stripes in the lower section of the shield connect the city to traditional Hungarian heraldry.
Statistics
Area
190.17 km²
Population
8,222