Monheim am Rhein
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Monheim am Rhein is a town situated on the eastern bank of the Rhine in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, roughly halfway between Düsseldorf and Cologne. It is known for its rich history connected to the Duchy of Berg and its modern economic dynamism.
Flag Description: The flag of Monheim am Rhein consists of a horizontal bicolor of two equal bands: green on top and white on the bottom. In the center of the flag rests the city's coat of arms within a blue ornate shield. It depicts the goose girl (Monheimer Gänseliesel) dressed in white, standing on a green base and holding golden twigs, with a white goose beside her. In the upper right corner of the shield (from the viewer's perspective), there is a smaller inescutcheon featuring the red lion of Berg with blue crown and claws on a silver/white background. The flag ratio is 3:5.
Symbolism: The green and white horizontal colors represent the traditional colors of the Rhineland. The central coat of arms features the goose girl (Gänseliesel), an iconic figure representing local history and folklore. The small shield with the red double-tailed lion symbolizes the historical affiliation with the Duchy of Berg.
Flag Description: The flag of Monheim am Rhein consists of a horizontal bicolor of two equal bands: green on top and white on the bottom. In the center of the flag rests the city's coat of arms within a blue ornate shield. It depicts the goose girl (Monheimer Gänseliesel) dressed in white, standing on a green base and holding golden twigs, with a white goose beside her. In the upper right corner of the shield (from the viewer's perspective), there is a smaller inescutcheon featuring the red lion of Berg with blue crown and claws on a silver/white background. The flag ratio is 3:5.
Symbolism: The green and white horizontal colors represent the traditional colors of the Rhineland. The central coat of arms features the goose girl (Gänseliesel), an iconic figure representing local history and folklore. The small shield with the red double-tailed lion symbolizes the historical affiliation with the Duchy of Berg.
Statistics
Area
35.52 km²
Population
43,808