Muraszemenye
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Muraszemenye is a village in Hungary, located in Zala County near the borders with Slovenia and Croatia. The municipality lies close to the Mura River and is surrounded by ecologically valuable natural landscapes.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field whose right side (fly end) features two vertical stripes, one blue and one yellow. In the hoist section of the white field is the municipal coat of arms, below which lies a yellow ribbon bearing the black inscription MURASZEMENYE. The coat of arms features a blue shield displaying a golden Patriarchal cross flanked by two silver leaves in its upper section. The lower section of the shield is green with a silver wavy bar, separated from the blue field by a golden crenellated line.
Symbolism: The golden cross and silver leaves in the coat of arms refer to the spiritual heritage and natural wealth of the village. The silver wavy bar in the green field symbolizes the nearby Mura River and surrounding countryside, while the golden crenellated line recalls historical fortifications or defense. The blue and yellow stripes on the fly end reflect the primary tinctures of the municipal symbols.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field whose right side (fly end) features two vertical stripes, one blue and one yellow. In the hoist section of the white field is the municipal coat of arms, below which lies a yellow ribbon bearing the black inscription MURASZEMENYE. The coat of arms features a blue shield displaying a golden Patriarchal cross flanked by two silver leaves in its upper section. The lower section of the shield is green with a silver wavy bar, separated from the blue field by a golden crenellated line.
Symbolism: The golden cross and silver leaves in the coat of arms refer to the spiritual heritage and natural wealth of the village. The silver wavy bar in the green field symbolizes the nearby Mura River and surrounding countryside, while the golden crenellated line recalls historical fortifications or defense. The blue and yellow stripes on the fly end reflect the primary tinctures of the municipal symbols.
Statistics
Area
16.15 km²
Population
558