Flag of Italy
Three vertical bands of green, white and red.
- Colours
- green
- white
- red
- Region
- Europe
- Adopted
- 1946
What the flag of Italy means
The Italian tricolour first appeared in 1797, inspired by the French flag that Napoleon's army brought to Italy. Green, white and red are often said to stand for hope, faith and charity, or for the plains, the snowy Alps and the blood of the wars of independence.
Where is Italy?
Italy is in Europe. The nearest countries in Battuta are San Marino, Slovenia, Monaco, Croatia and Liechtenstein. Find it yourself on the 3D globe in Waypoint: Europe.
Often confused with
Flags with similar colours
Test yourself
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Questions and answers
When was the flag of Italy adopted?
The current flag of Italy was adopted in 1946.
What colours are on the flag of Italy?
The main colours of the flag of Italy are green, white and red.
Which flags look like the flag of Italy?
The flag of Italy is often confused with the flags of Mexico.