Lübeck
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Lübeck is a major port and Hanseatic city in northern Germany, located in the state of Schleswig-Holstein on the River Trave. It is famous for its well-preserved medieval old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolour of white over red with a proportion of 3:5. In the canton (upper left section near the hoist), the upper white stripe features a black double-headed eagle with red beaks, claws, and tongues. On its breast, the eagle bears a shield horizontally divided into white upper and red lower halves.
Symbolism: White and red are the traditional Hanseatic colors used historically by Lübeck as a leading member of the Hanseatic League. The black double-headed eagle represents the city's former status as a Free Imperial City of the Holy Roman Empire, while the white-and-red inescutcheon on its breast displays the city's coat of arms colors.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolour of white over red with a proportion of 3:5. In the canton (upper left section near the hoist), the upper white stripe features a black double-headed eagle with red beaks, claws, and tongues. On its breast, the eagle bears a shield horizontally divided into white upper and red lower halves.
Symbolism: White and red are the traditional Hanseatic colors used historically by Lübeck as a leading member of the Hanseatic League. The black double-headed eagle represents the city's former status as a Free Imperial City of the Holy Roman Empire, while the white-and-red inescutcheon on its breast displays the city's coat of arms colors.
Statistics
Area
214.14 km²
Population
218,000