Norden, Lower Saxony
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Norden is the oldest town in East Frisia, located in the Aurich district of Lower Saxony near the North Sea coast. It is known for its historical landmarks and as a main gateway to the East Frisian Islands of Juist and Norderney.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, top blue and bottom yellow, with the city's coat of arms centered. The coat of arms shows a blue shield featuring three golden six-pointed stars at the top, and below them a silver spur-rowel surrounded by three golden clover leaves.
Symbolism: The blue and yellow colors represent traditional colors of the city and East Frisia. The three golden stars and clover leaves originate from 14th-century municipal seals, symbolizing civic governance and prosperity. The silver spur-rowel commemorates knightly heritage and historical battles around Norden.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, top blue and bottom yellow, with the city's coat of arms centered. The coat of arms shows a blue shield featuring three golden six-pointed stars at the top, and below them a silver spur-rowel surrounded by three golden clover leaves.
Symbolism: The blue and yellow colors represent traditional colors of the city and East Frisia. The three golden stars and clover leaves originate from 14th-century municipal seals, symbolizing civic governance and prosperity. The silver spur-rowel commemorates knightly heritage and historical battles around Norden.
Statistics
Area
104.20 km²
Population
33,000