Pňovice
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Pňovice is a municipality and village in the Olomouc District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic, situated in the fertile Haná region near Litovel. Its historical roots date back to the 13th century and are connected to the noble Žerotín family.
Flag Description: The flag ratio is 2:3, divided into two halves. The hoist half is red with a yellow plowshare pointing upwards with the blade facing the hoist. The fly half is white with five diagonal alternating black and white stripes, each taking up one tenth of the flag's length.
Symbolism: The yellow plowshare on the red field represents the village's agricultural tradition and historical seal. The black and white diagonal stripes derive from the coat of arms of the Lords of Pňovice and Žerotín, who historically owned the village.
Flag Description: The flag ratio is 2:3, divided into two halves. The hoist half is red with a yellow plowshare pointing upwards with the blade facing the hoist. The fly half is white with five diagonal alternating black and white stripes, each taking up one tenth of the flag's length.
Symbolism: The yellow plowshare on the red field represents the village's agricultural tradition and historical seal. The black and white diagonal stripes derive from the coat of arms of the Lords of Pňovice and Žerotín, who historically owned the village.
Statistics
Area
16.36 km²
Population
1,006