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Oberegg

Oberegg is municipality of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden in Switzerland. It has a population of 1,900 (2000, estimate). The area of Oberegg is 1,460 hectares.

Coat of Arms

The coat of arms is a divided vertically to show the coat of arms of Hirschenberg (right hand side) and Oberegg (left hand side). On the left hand side there is a silver cross on a green background at the bottom. At the top, the background is black with a golden star. On the right hand side, the bottom of the coat of arms shows three mounts in green. At the top there is a red deer strutting on a silver background.

Formation

The municipality was formally established in 1872 when Hischberg and Oberegg joined.

Economy

Tourism is important in Oberegg.

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