Lahnstein
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Lahnstein is a town in the Rhein-Lahn-Kreis district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, situated at the confluence of the Lahn and Rhine rivers. It has a rich history linked to the Electorates of Trier and Mainz.
Flag Description: The flag features a white field charged with a centered red St. George's cross. In the center of the cross rests a yellow (gold) six-spoke wheel with black detailing, derived from the city's coat of arms.
Symbolism: The red cross on a white field represents the historical connection to the Electorate of Trier. The yellow six-spoked wheel represents the Mainz Wheel (Mainzer Rad), recalling the historical rule of the Electorate of Mainz over parts of the town.
Flag Description: The flag features a white field charged with a centered red St. George's cross. In the center of the cross rests a yellow (gold) six-spoke wheel with black detailing, derived from the city's coat of arms.
Symbolism: The red cross on a white field represents the historical connection to the Electorate of Trier. The yellow six-spoked wheel represents the Mainz Wheel (Mainzer Rad), recalling the historical rule of the Electorate of Mainz over parts of the town.
Statistics
Area
37.56 km²
Population
18,430