Proseč
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Proseč is a town in the Chrudim District of the Pardubice Region, situated on the border of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands and the Železné Hory. It is known for its glassmaking and pipe-making traditions, as well as its scenic surroundings near the Toulovcovy maštale rock formations.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a hoist and a fly section. The hoist section features a square white field bearing a black stepping rooster facing the hoist (left from the observer's viewpoint), with a yellow beak and legs, and a red comb and wattle. The fly section consists of six vertical stripes alternating green and white in a width ratio of 1:1:2:1:1:1.
Symbolism: The black rooster on the white field is derived from the historical coat of arms of Proseč, representing vigilance and alertness. The six vertical green and white stripes in the fly section symbolize the surrounding forests and natural environment of the region bordering the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a hoist and a fly section. The hoist section features a square white field bearing a black stepping rooster facing the hoist (left from the observer's viewpoint), with a yellow beak and legs, and a red comb and wattle. The fly section consists of six vertical stripes alternating green and white in a width ratio of 1:1:2:1:1:1.
Symbolism: The black rooster on the white field is derived from the historical coat of arms of Proseč, representing vigilance and alertness. The six vertical green and white stripes in the fly section symbolize the surrounding forests and natural environment of the region bordering the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands.
Statistics
Area
34.03 km²
Population
2,128