Magdeburg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Magdeburg is the capital city of the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, located on the Elbe River. It is a major historical, cultural, and industrial center of the region with a rich heritage dating back to the era of Charlemagne.
Flag Description: The flag of the city of Magdeburg is a horizontal bicolour with a ratio of 3:5, consisting of two equal stripes—green on top and red on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the city coat of arms. The coat of arms features a silver (white) shield displaying a red brick castle with an open gate, a raised black portcullis, and open golden doors. Between the two towers with red hip roofs stands a maiden in a green dress holding up a green wreath in her raised right hand.
Symbolism: The green and red colors stem from the traditional colors of the city. The figure of the maiden (German 'Magd') and the castle ('Burg') form a canting coat of arms representing the city's name ('Magdeburg'). The green wreath held by the maiden symbolizes purity and victory.
Flag Description: The flag of the city of Magdeburg is a horizontal bicolour with a ratio of 3:5, consisting of two equal stripes—green on top and red on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the city coat of arms. The coat of arms features a silver (white) shield displaying a red brick castle with an open gate, a raised black portcullis, and open golden doors. Between the two towers with red hip roofs stands a maiden in a green dress holding up a green wreath in her raised right hand.
Symbolism: The green and red colors stem from the traditional colors of the city. The figure of the maiden (German 'Magd') and the castle ('Burg') form a canting coat of arms representing the city's name ('Magdeburg'). The green wreath held by the maiden symbolizes purity and victory.
Statistics
Area
201.03 km²
Population
238,761