Litvínov
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Litvínov is an important town in the Ústí nad Labem Region at the foot of the Ore Mountains, known mainly for its chemical industry and rich ice hockey tradition.
Flag Description: The flag consists of four horizontal stripes: yellow, red, embattled white, and yellow. The white stripe extends upwards into the red stripe with six rectangular merlons, creating an embattled division between the red and white fields.
Symbolism: The color combination of yellow, red, and white is derived from the town's historical coat of arms. The embattled division of the white and red stripes refers to ramparts and historical fortifications connected to the settlement's development.
Flag Description: The flag consists of four horizontal stripes: yellow, red, embattled white, and yellow. The white stripe extends upwards into the red stripe with six rectangular merlons, creating an embattled division between the red and white fields.
Symbolism: The color combination of yellow, red, and white is derived from the town's historical coat of arms. The embattled division of the white and red stripes refers to ramparts and historical fortifications connected to the settlement's development.
Statistics
Area
40.70 km²
Population
22,695