Nuremberg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Nuremberg is the second-largest city in the German state of Bavaria and the historic economic and cultural center of Franconia. Situated on the Pegnitz River, it is renowned for its rich Imperial history, well-preserved city walls, and landmark castle.
Flag Description: The flag of Nuremberg consists of two equal horizontal stripes, red over white, charged in the center with the city coat of arms. The flag is also frequently used in vertical form (banner) with vertical red and white stripes.
Symbolism: The traditional red and white colors of Nuremberg are derived from the historic city coat of arms and are closely associated with the colors of the Holy Roman Empire as well as the historical region of Franconia.
Flag Description: The flag of Nuremberg consists of two equal horizontal stripes, red over white, charged in the center with the city coat of arms. The flag is also frequently used in vertical form (banner) with vertical red and white stripes.
Symbolism: The traditional red and white colors of Nuremberg are derived from the historic city coat of arms and are closely associated with the colors of the Holy Roman Empire as well as the historical region of Franconia.
Statistics
Area
186.44 km²
Population
523,026