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Zlín city (Czech Republic)

Zlin okres, Zlin region

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Zlín city flag

[Zlín flag] by Blas Delgado Ortiz, 20 Apr 2002

Zlín was renamed Gottwaldov in 1950, but got its old name back after the 'velvet revolution', in 1990. It had (1999) 81.851 inhabitants, with special skills in shoe-making. The flag was adopted 15 Jul 1993.
Jarig Bakker, 30 June 2000.

Zlin's banner - Description:
The banner has 5 lengtwise stripes blue, yellow, blue, yellow and blue with the ratio 1:1:2:1:1.In the middle of the wider blue stripe is a yellow 8 point star.The ratio length of the banner is 3:2.
History:
22.9.1993 The city council decides to try out a public competition for Zlin's banner.
18.7.1991 Competition is announced
22.9.1993 Zlin's representatives on city's council's advice approve proposal no.14 by Mr Miroslav J. V. Pavlu.
22.9.1993 Proposal by presidium CNR to grant the banner to Zlin
22.9.1994 Banner is granted to Zlin by the Parlament
22.9.1995 Festive hanging of the banner by the city mayor
Information from this website.
Jarig Bakker, 10 Feb 2002

Zlín city CoA

[Zlín Coat of Arms] image and info from this website, located by Jarig Bakker, 10 Feb 2002

City Symbol: Desciption:
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