Moers
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Moers is a German city located in the Wesel district of North Rhine-Westphalia on the west bank of the Rhine. Situated at the western edge of the Ruhr area, it boasts a rich history tied to the County of Moers.
Flag Description: The flag of the city consists of two horizontal stripes, black on top and yellow on the bottom, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. The city coat of arms is centered on the flag. The shield is divided vertically: the left side from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter) depicts a red tower with battlements, black windows, and an open gate with a raised portcullis on a silver (white) field, while the right side (heraldic sinister) depicts a black fess on a gold (yellow) field.
Symbolism: The black and yellow colors of the flag derive from the traditional colors of the County of Moers. The red tower on the heraldic dexter side represents the historical fortifications and the city of Moers itself. The black fess on a gold field on the heraldic sinister side is the original coat of arms of the Counts of Moers.
Flag Description: The flag of the city consists of two horizontal stripes, black on top and yellow on the bottom, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. The city coat of arms is centered on the flag. The shield is divided vertically: the left side from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter) depicts a red tower with battlements, black windows, and an open gate with a raised portcullis on a silver (white) field, while the right side (heraldic sinister) depicts a black fess on a gold (yellow) field.
Symbolism: The black and yellow colors of the flag derive from the traditional colors of the County of Moers. The red tower on the heraldic dexter side represents the historical fortifications and the city of Moers itself. The black fess on a gold field on the heraldic sinister side is the original coat of arms of the Counts of Moers.
Statistics
Area
67.68 km²
Population
105,287