Modrava
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Modrava is a mountain village in the Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region, located in the heart of the Šumava National Park at the confluence of three streams forming the Vydra River. It is a major tourist and outdoor recreation center known for its pristine nature and rich logging history.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: the top green, the middle checkered white and blue in two rows and nine columns (2,9), and the bottom red.
Symbolism: The green color symbolizes the surrounding forests and nature of the Šumava National Park. The white and blue checkering represents the Vydra River and local mountain streams as well as historic timber floating canals. The red color is derived from traditional heraldic colors of the region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three horizontal stripes: the top green, the middle checkered white and blue in two rows and nine columns (2,9), and the bottom red.
Symbolism: The green color symbolizes the surrounding forests and nature of the Šumava National Park. The white and blue checkering represents the Vydra River and local mountain streams as well as historic timber floating canals. The red color is derived from traditional heraldic colors of the region.
Statistics
Area
81.63 km²
Population
108