Frankfurt an der Oder or also known as just Frankfurt (Oder) but this is not the very well known Frankfurt am Main Germany's financial capital. Frankfurt an der Oder is found at the bord of the river Oder that also functions as an border with Poland. The former neighborhood of Dammvorstadt on the right bank of the Oder is since 1945 part of Poland, its now known as Słubice, connected with the Stadtbrücke were Germans come to cheap cigarettes, liquor and fuel. Frankfurt (Oder) has an population of around 60 thousand and the Polish side has around 18 thousand. The city is found in the German state of Brandenburg and not forget its was part of communist East Germany from 1945 till 1990. That era gives the city typical communist architecture with wide streets and high ugly apartment building. After the reunification of Germany the university was reopened to get some youth to the city. So lets take an look at the flag.
The colors red, green and white comes from the coat of arms, so lets dissect that part. On top of the gate you will see an little red eagle, that the eagle of Brandenburg the count gives city rights to Frankfurt. The red rooster has to do with the Germanic tribe of the Francs those who are responsible for France. Also the Latin word for the Francs is "gallus" and that is also Latin for "rooster". The Francs are original from this parts of Europe before the Migration Period, and that fact gives the name to this city "Fort of the Francs". The red gate is open and that meant every one is welcome, but the rooster watchfully. Word game like flag that starting tp get busy, but its okay.
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