Vangaži (town)

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VANGAŽI TOWN

Region : Vidzeme
Municipality : Inčukalns

Official blazon

Skaldīts: 1. sudraba laukā zaļa priede uz tādas pašas pamatnes, 2. - zilā laukā zelta sija.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on February 17, 1995.

The town name comes from the Livonian "vang" ("meadow").
Vangazi was first time mentioned in 17^th century. and town rights were granted in 1991.

The green color symbolizes that environs of Vangazi are rich with woods; also it is a color of freedom and is a canting element. The pine means the character of those woods. The blue color symbolizes the abundance of rivers and waterways. The yellow color symbolizes the sun and wealth.

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