Mnichov (Cheb District)
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Mnichov is a municipality and village in the Cheb District of the Karlovy Vary Region in the Czech Republic. It is located in the Slavkovský Les Protected Landscape Area, northeast of Mariánské Lázně.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, upper white and lower red. In the upper hoist corner, there is a red square field bearing a white double-tailed Bohemian lion with gold claws and crown. In the lower hoist corner, there is a black square field bearing a gold crown with two gold stag antlers extending upwards.
Symbolism: The red field with the Bohemian lion symbolizes connection to the Kingdom of Bohemia and historical civic rights. The black field with the golden crown and stag antlers references the historical coat of arms of the town of Einsiedl (Mnichov).
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, upper white and lower red. In the upper hoist corner, there is a red square field bearing a white double-tailed Bohemian lion with gold claws and crown. In the lower hoist corner, there is a black square field bearing a gold crown with two gold stag antlers extending upwards.
Symbolism: The red field with the Bohemian lion symbolizes connection to the Kingdom of Bohemia and historical civic rights. The black field with the golden crown and stag antlers references the historical coat of arms of the town of Einsiedl (Mnichov).
Statistics
Area
27.83 km²
Population
396