Munich
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Munich is the capital and most populous city of the German state of Bavaria, located along the Isar River. It serves as a major economic, cultural, and scientific hub in Germany.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a rectangular sheet with two horizontal stripes of equal width – the upper stripe is black and the lower stripe is yellow (gold). The ratio of the flag is 3:5.
Symbolism: The black and yellow colors are derived from the city arms of Munich, which features a monk (Münch) that gave the city its name. These colors traditionally reflect the clothing of the monk and the historical city colors.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a rectangular sheet with two horizontal stripes of equal width – the upper stripe is black and the lower stripe is yellow (gold). The ratio of the flag is 3:5.
Symbolism: The black and yellow colors are derived from the city arms of Munich, which features a monk (Münch) that gave the city its name. These colors traditionally reflect the clothing of the monk and the historical city colors.
Statistics
Area
310.70 km²
Population
1,512,491