Ireland Flag GIF (Bratach na hÉireann)

The waving flag of Ireland (Animated GIF) (Bratach na hÉireann)

The national flag of Ireland (Irish: bratach na hÉireann) is a vertical, three-color flag in green, white, and orange. The green color symbolizes Roman Catholics, while the orange color represents minority Protestants. The white color in the middle represents the hope of unity and lasting peace between Protestants and Catholics. The height-to-width ratio in the flag is 1:2, and the flag was adopted in 1922.

Its coat of arms features a golden harp on a dark blue shield, symbolizing Irish sovereignty.

The Irish flag is waving on a flagpole rising from the globe.

Ireland, also known as the Republic of Ireland, is a sovereign state in northwestern Europe. Its capital is Dublin, and its population is about 5.028 million (2021). According to its land and sea borders, it borders with the United Kingdom.

The waving flag of Ireland with its coat of arms (unofficial)

The coat of arms of Ireland on a waving white flag

The waving vertical flag of Ireland (Animated GIF)

COUNTRY PROFILE
Capital and largest city:	Dublin
Other major cities:	Cork, Limerick, Galway
Official languages:	Irish, English
Region:	Northern Europe
Ethnic groups:	82.2% White Irish, 9.5% Other White, 2.6% Not stated, 2.1% Other Asian/Asian Irish, 1.5% Other, 1.2% Black Irish/Black African, 0.7% Irish Traveller, 0.1% Other Black
Religions:	78.3% Roman Catholic, 10.1% Non-religious, 4.2% Protestant, 1.3% Muslim, 6.1% Other
Nationality name:	Irish
Area:	70,273 km² (27,133 sq mi)
Population:	5.028 million (2021)
Currency:	Euro
Country codes:	IE, IRL (ISO 3166)
Internet Top-Level Domain:	.ie
Calling code:	+353
Flag emoji code:	🇮🇪