Northeim
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Northeim is a historic town in the German state of Lower Saxony and the seat of the district of the same name. Located in southern Lower Saxony on the Leine River, it is well known for its preserved half-timbered architecture.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a rectangular sheet with two horizontal stripes of equal width: yellow on top and red on the bottom. The aspect ratio is 3:5.
Symbolism: The flag's colors (yellow and red) are derived from the traditional municipal and dynastic colors associated with the history of the town of Northeim and the historic Principality of Calenberg-Göttingen.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a rectangular sheet with two horizontal stripes of equal width: yellow on top and red on the bottom. The aspect ratio is 3:5.
Symbolism: The flag's colors (yellow and red) are derived from the traditional municipal and dynastic colors associated with the history of the town of Northeim and the historic Principality of Calenberg-Göttingen.
Statistics
Area
145.85 km²
Population
29,440