Landau
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Landau in der Pfalz is an independent city located in the south of the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It is a major center for winemaking and higher education in the Southern Wine Route region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands: upper black and lower white. The city's coat of arms is centered on the flag. The crest features a silver shield with a red border containing a black lion with red claws and tongue, bearing a golden inescutcheon on its chest with a black imperial eagle with red claws and beak. The aspect ratio is 3:5.
Symbolism: The black and white colors of the flag mirror the dominant tinctures of the city's coat of arms. The black lion represents the historic connection to the Electorate of the Palatinate, while the golden inescutcheon with the black eagle signifies Landau's history as a Free Imperial City.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands: upper black and lower white. The city's coat of arms is centered on the flag. The crest features a silver shield with a red border containing a black lion with red claws and tongue, bearing a golden inescutcheon on its chest with a black imperial eagle with red claws and beak. The aspect ratio is 3:5.
Symbolism: The black and white colors of the flag mirror the dominant tinctures of the city's coat of arms. The black lion represents the historic connection to the Electorate of the Palatinate, while the golden inescutcheon with the black eagle signifies Landau's history as a Free Imperial City.
Statistics
Area
82.96 km²
Population
48,381