Mezőkeresztes
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Mezőkeresztes is a town in the Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county in northern Hungary. It is historically known for the Battle of Keresztes fought in 1596.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white rectangular field with the town's coat of arms centered. The shield is blue, featuring an armored arm holding a saber, pierced by an arrow, accompanied by two golden stars and a crown below, with the golden inscription 'MEZŐKERESZTES' underneath.
Symbolism: The elements in the coat of arms recall the historical battles and heroism of the region, particularly during the Ottoman wars. The armored arm with a saber and arrow represents military strength and defense, while the stars and crown symbolize freedom, glory, and noble heritage.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white rectangular field with the town's coat of arms centered. The shield is blue, featuring an armored arm holding a saber, pierced by an arrow, accompanied by two golden stars and a crown below, with the golden inscription 'MEZŐKERESZTES' underneath.
Symbolism: The elements in the coat of arms recall the historical battles and heroism of the region, particularly during the Ottoman wars. The armored arm with a saber and arrow represents military strength and defense, while the stars and crown symbolize freedom, glory, and noble heritage.
Statistics
Area
74.26 km²
Population
3,662