Minden
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Minden is a historic city located in the north-eastern part of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, along the Weser River. It is famous for its long history, cathedral, and major waterway junction where the Mittelland Canal crosses the River Weser.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a rectangular field divided horizontally into two equal stripes: red on top and white on the bottom. The aspect ratio is 3:5.
Symbolism: Red and white are the traditional city colors of Minden, derived from historic Hanseatic colors as well as the armorial bearings of the former Bishopric of Minden.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a rectangular field divided horizontally into two equal stripes: red on top and white on the bottom. The aspect ratio is 3:5.
Symbolism: Red and white are the traditional city colors of Minden, derived from historic Hanseatic colors as well as the armorial bearings of the former Bishopric of Minden.
Statistics
Area
101.12 km²
Population
83,100