Mohács

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Mohács

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Mohács is a town in Baranya County, Hungary, situated on the right bank of the Danube. It is famous for the historical Battle of Mohács in 1526 and the traditional carnival festival of Busójárás.

Flag Description: The flag consists of two vertical stripes, red on the left and white on the right. In the center is the coat of arms featuring a shield, helmet, and crest depicting a warrior in red holding a sabre and a lance with a small banner.

Symbolism: Red and white represent traditional Hungarian heraldic colors. The warrior (huszár) holding a sabre and banner in the coat of arms symbolizes the town's historical military defense and heritage associated with the battles of Mohács.

Statistics

Area

112.23 km²

Population

17,000

Location