Nettetal
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Nettetal is a town in the district of Viersen, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, situated directly on the border with the Netherlands. Located within the Maas-Schwalm-Nette Nature Park, it is known for its scenic landscape dotted with several lakes.
Flag Description: The banner (vertical flag) of the town of Nettetal consists of a vertical blue field. Slightly above the center, it features the emblem from the town's coat of arms: five yellow water-lily leaves arranged circularly on the blue ground, surrounding a white water lily with a yellow center.
Symbolism: The central motif of the flag and coat of arms is a water lily blossom encircled by five water lily leaves. The five leaves represent the five former independent municipalities (Breyell, Kaldenkirchen, Hinsbeck, Leuth, and Lobberich) that merged to form the town of Nettetal in 1970. The water lilies and the blue color symbolize the region's rich water resources, particularly the lakes along the Nette river valley.
Flag Description: The banner (vertical flag) of the town of Nettetal consists of a vertical blue field. Slightly above the center, it features the emblem from the town's coat of arms: five yellow water-lily leaves arranged circularly on the blue ground, surrounding a white water lily with a yellow center.
Symbolism: The central motif of the flag and coat of arms is a water lily blossom encircled by five water lily leaves. The five leaves represent the five former independent municipalities (Breyell, Kaldenkirchen, Hinsbeck, Leuth, and Lobberich) that merged to form the town of Nettetal in 1970. The water lilies and the blue color symbolize the region's rich water resources, particularly the lakes along the Nette river valley.
Statistics
Area
83.87 km²
Population
43,095