Marne, Germany
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Marne is a town located in the Dithmarschen district of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, near the North Sea coast. It serves as an important local administrative and commercial hub with a rich agricultural heritage.
Flag Description: The flag of the town of Marne consists of two horizontal stripes of yellow over blue in a 3:5 (or 1:2) ratio. Placed in the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms, featuring Saint Matthew on a red field, dressed in blue with a silver cloak, holding a quill in his right hand and an open book and an axe in his left hand.
Symbolism: The yellow and blue colors refer to the traditional regional colors of Dithmarschen. Saint Matthew on the coat of arms represents the patron saint of the local parish church, originating from a 14th-century seal that formed the basis for the municipal arms granted in 1891.
Flag Description: The flag of the town of Marne consists of two horizontal stripes of yellow over blue in a 3:5 (or 1:2) ratio. Placed in the center of the flag is the town's coat of arms, featuring Saint Matthew on a red field, dressed in blue with a silver cloak, holding a quill in his right hand and an open book and an axe in his left hand.
Symbolism: The yellow and blue colors refer to the traditional regional colors of Dithmarschen. Saint Matthew on the coat of arms represents the patron saint of the local parish church, originating from a 14th-century seal that formed the basis for the municipal arms granted in 1891.
Statistics
Area
4.83 km²
Population
6,037