Neukirchen, Ostholstein
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Neukirchen is a municipality located in the district of Ostholstein in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is situated near the Baltic Sea coast in the picturesque landscape of the historical Wagria region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field with a blue wavy base. In the center of the upper white field, there is a red church with a spire topped by a weathercock, flanked on each side by a green tree. The lower blue wavy base features two horizontal yellow ears of grain facing each other.
Symbolism: The red church refers to the municipality's name ('new church') and its historical local church. The two green trees symbolize the natural surroundings and rural character. The blue wavy base represents the proximity to the Baltic Sea and local waters, while the two yellow ears of grain depict the region's agricultural tradition.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field with a blue wavy base. In the center of the upper white field, there is a red church with a spire topped by a weathercock, flanked on each side by a green tree. The lower blue wavy base features two horizontal yellow ears of grain facing each other.
Symbolism: The red church refers to the municipality's name ('new church') and its historical local church. The two green trees symbolize the natural surroundings and rural character. The blue wavy base represents the proximity to the Baltic Sea and local waters, while the two yellow ears of grain depict the region's agricultural tradition.
Statistics
Area
28.50 km²
Population
1,184