The flag of Italy (Italian: Bandiera d'Italia) is a tri-colored flag with three equal-sized vertical stripes: green, white, and red. The green color represents the plains and hills of the country. The white color symbolizes the snow-capped Alps. And the red color expresses the blood spilled in the Italian Independence and Unification Wars. The height-to-width ratio in the flag is 2:3, and the flag was adopted on June 18, 1946.
Its wreath-shaped emblem features a white five-pointed star, a traditional symbol of Italy; a cogwheel symbolizing work; an oak branch symbolizing Italian strength and dignity; and an olive branch symbolizing peace.
Italy, officially known as the Republic of Italy, is a sovereign state in Europe. Its capital is Rome, and its population is about 59.07 million (2021). According to its land and sea borders, it borders with Albania, Algeria, Austria, Croatia, France, Greece, Libya, Malta, Montenegro, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, and Vatican City.
Capital and largest city: | Rome |
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Other major cities: | Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Genoa |
Official language: | Italian |
Region: | Southern Europe |
Ethnic groups: | 91.5% Italians, 8.5% Others |
Religions: | 74.4% Catholic Church, 22.6% Irreligious, 3.0% Others |
Nationality name: | Italian |
Area: | 301,340 km² (116,350 sq mi) |
Population: | 59.07 million (2021) |
Currency: | Euro |
Country codes: | IT, ITA (ISO 3166) |
Internet Top-Level Domain: | .it |
Calling code: | +39 |
Flag emoji code: | 🇮🇹 |
Keywords: Flag and emblem of Italy (Italian: Bandiera ed emblema dell'Italia), GIF
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