Neustadt an der Weinstraße
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Neustadt an der Weinstraße is an independent city in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, located between the Haardt mountains and the Upper Rhine Plain. It is a major center of viticulture along the German Wine Route with a rich historical heritage.
Flag Description: The flag of the city consists of two horizontal stripes, black on top and yellow on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the city's coat of arms, featuring a golden (yellow) lion with red claws and crown standing on a black field.
Symbolism: The black and yellow colors are derived from the historic colors of the Electoral Palatinate. The golden lion on a black field is the traditional Palatine Lion, symbolizing the city's long-standing connection to the Palatinate region and its historical rulers.
Flag Description: The flag of the city consists of two horizontal stripes, black on top and yellow on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the city's coat of arms, featuring a golden (yellow) lion with red claws and crown standing on a black field.
Symbolism: The black and yellow colors are derived from the historic colors of the Electoral Palatinate. The golden lion on a black field is the traditional Palatine Lion, symbolizing the city's long-standing connection to the Palatinate region and its historical rulers.
Statistics
Area
117.09 km²
Population
53,908