Prostějov
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Prostějov is a statutory city in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic, historically known for its fashion and garment industry.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two vertical bands, blue on the hoist side and yellow on the fly side. In the center sits the city's coat of arms within a Spanish shield, featuring a red lattice with golden stars on the left and a half black eagle on the right.
Symbolism: The flag's colors and coat of arms stem from historical symbols granted in the 15th century, combining a red lattice with stars and a half black eagle from royal and regional heraldry.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two vertical bands, blue on the hoist side and yellow on the fly side. In the center sits the city's coat of arms within a Spanish shield, featuring a red lattice with golden stars on the left and a half black eagle on the right.
Symbolism: The flag's colors and coat of arms stem from historical symbols granted in the 15th century, combining a red lattice with stars and a half black eagle from royal and regional heraldry.
Statistics
Area
39.04 km²
Population
43,408