Kurd, Hungary

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Kurd, Hungary

Name

Kurd, Hungary

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Kurd is a village in Tolna County, Hungary, situated in the Kapos River valley. The municipality has a rich history tied to the Ottoman-Hungarian wars and maintains a traditional agricultural character.

Flag Description: The flag of Kurd consists of a white rectangular field bearing the municipal coat of arms in the center with a golden border. The shield is divided horizontally by a wavy silver (white) bar. The upper half is per pale: the dexter (left from observer's view) red field displays three golden ears of wheat, while the sinister (right from observer's view) blue field features a golden bunch of grapes with a leaf. The lower green field contains a black silhouette of a wolf facing dexter. Below the shield, the black inscription 'KURD' is centered.

Symbolism: The golden ears of wheat and bunch of grapes symbolize local agriculture, fertility, and the tradition of viticulture. The wavy bar represents the Kapos River flowing through the village. The wolf in the lower field reflects local fauna and historical symbolism tied to the settlement's origin.

Statistics

Area

31.19 km²

Population

1,100

Location