Lübz
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Lübz is a small town in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, situated on the river Elde. It is well known for its historic town center, medieval castle remnants, and traditional brewery.
Flag Description: The flag has an aspect ratio of 3:5 and consists of three horizontal stripes: red, yellow, and red, in proportions of 3:1:3. In the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms. The coat of arms features a yellow shield depicting a black bull's head with silver horns, a gaping mouth with silver teeth, and a red tongue, crowned with a gold crown adorned in silver and red. The head is flanked by two red six-pointed stars with black detailing.
Symbolism: The black bull's head with a gold crown is a traditional heraldic symbol of Mecklenburg, the historic region to which Lübz belongs. The two red six-pointed stars flanking the bull's head serve as a distinct local emblem for the town of Lübz, distinguishing its coat of arms and flag from other Mecklenburg towns. The flag colors (red and yellow) are derived from the main tinctures of the coat of arms.
Flag Description: The flag has an aspect ratio of 3:5 and consists of three horizontal stripes: red, yellow, and red, in proportions of 3:1:3. In the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms. The coat of arms features a yellow shield depicting a black bull's head with silver horns, a gaping mouth with silver teeth, and a red tongue, crowned with a gold crown adorned in silver and red. The head is flanked by two red six-pointed stars with black detailing.
Symbolism: The black bull's head with a gold crown is a traditional heraldic symbol of Mecklenburg, the historic region to which Lübz belongs. The two red six-pointed stars flanking the bull's head serve as a distinct local emblem for the town of Lübz, distinguishing its coat of arms and flag from other Mecklenburg towns. The flag colors (red and yellow) are derived from the main tinctures of the coat of arms.
Statistics
Area
57.12 km²
Population
6,204