Miskolc
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Miskolc is the fourth largest city in Hungary and the administrative center of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County. Located in the northeast of the country at the foot of the Bükk Mountains, it serves as a major industrial, cultural, and regional hub.
Flag Description: The official flag of Miskolc consists of a vertical bi-color of yellow on the left (hoist side from the observer's view) and red on the right. Centered on the flag is the full coat of arms of the city of Miskolc, depicting Saint Stephen in royal robes with a halo, holding a scepter and an orb, accompanied by heraldic shields and an eagle.
Symbolism: Yellow and red are the traditional colors of the city. The coat of arms depicts Saint Stephen, the first king of Hungary, symbolizing the city's historical royal privileges and Christian heritage, flanked by heraldic elements reflecting the historic county and municipal traditions.
Flag Description: The official flag of Miskolc consists of a vertical bi-color of yellow on the left (hoist side from the observer's view) and red on the right. Centered on the flag is the full coat of arms of the city of Miskolc, depicting Saint Stephen in royal robes with a halo, holding a scepter and an orb, accompanied by heraldic shields and an eagle.
Symbolism: Yellow and red are the traditional colors of the city. The coat of arms depicts Saint Stephen, the first king of Hungary, symbolizing the city's historical royal privileges and Christian heritage, flanked by heraldic elements reflecting the historic county and municipal traditions.
Statistics
Area
236.67 km²
Population
147,413