Mencshely
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Mencshely is a village in Veszprém County, Hungary, located near Lake Balaton in the picturesque landscape of the Balaton Uplands. The village is known for its peaceful atmosphere, winemaking tradition, and historic Lutheran church.
Flag Description: The flag is divided by a large central yellow wedge pointing downwards to the bottom edge, flanked by two green triangular fields on the sides. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms. The emblem features a blue shield with a green triple mount at the base, upon which two golden lions stand facing each other, holding crossed sabers in their paws. Above the shield floats a green ribbon inscribed with the white text 'MENCSHELY'.
Symbolism: The yellow and green colors symbolize the natural wealth, sunshine, and agriculture of the Balaton Uplands region. The two lions with crossed sabers on a triple mount in the coat of arms refer to historical bravery, local defense, and noble heritage. The name banner above the shield clearly identifies the municipality.
Flag Description: The flag is divided by a large central yellow wedge pointing downwards to the bottom edge, flanked by two green triangular fields on the sides. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms. The emblem features a blue shield with a green triple mount at the base, upon which two golden lions stand facing each other, holding crossed sabers in their paws. Above the shield floats a green ribbon inscribed with the white text 'MENCSHELY'.
Symbolism: The yellow and green colors symbolize the natural wealth, sunshine, and agriculture of the Balaton Uplands region. The two lions with crossed sabers on a triple mount in the coat of arms refer to historical bravery, local defense, and noble heritage. The name banner above the shield clearly identifies the municipality.
Statistics
Area
12.61 km²
Population
239