Mikulčice

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Mikulčice

Name

Mikulčice

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Mikulčice is a municipality in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic, located near the border with Slovakia. It is renowned for the Mikulčice-Valy archaeological site, one of the primary strongholds and cultural centers of the Great Moravian Empire.

Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of green, yellow, and green. In the center of the wider yellow stripe, there is an erect, eradicated green oak branch with five acorns and leaves.

Symbolism: The eradicated oak branch stems from the historical seal of the municipality, symbolizing strength, longevity, and deep historical roots linked with the nature of the lower Morava region. The green and yellow colors represent the agricultural landscape and the floodplain forests around the Morava River.

Statistics

Area

15.30 km²

Population

1,991

Location