Norderney
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Norderney is a German island and city located in the East Frisian Archipelago in the North Sea off the coast of Lower Saxony. It is a popular seaside resort and forms an important part of the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park.
Flag Description: The flag has a rectangular sheet with an aspect ratio of 3:5. Along the hoist edge, there is a vertical strip with a checkered pattern consisting of two columns and six rows of alternating black and white squares. The remaining main portion of the flag consists of six horizontal stripes of alternating blue and white, starting with blue at the top.
Symbolism: The blue and white colors represent the island's maritime tradition and the regional colors of East Frisia. The black and white checkered pattern at the hoist edge is a traditional vexillological motif used on historical maritime flags in the region.
Flag Description: The flag has a rectangular sheet with an aspect ratio of 3:5. Along the hoist edge, there is a vertical strip with a checkered pattern consisting of two columns and six rows of alternating black and white squares. The remaining main portion of the flag consists of six horizontal stripes of alternating blue and white, starting with blue at the top.
Symbolism: The blue and white colors represent the island's maritime tradition and the regional colors of East Frisia. The black and white checkered pattern at the hoist edge is a traditional vexillological motif used on historical maritime flags in the region.
Statistics
Area
26.29 km²
Population
5,990