Flag of Netherlands
Three horizontal bands of red, white and blue.
- Colours
- red
- white
- blue
- Region
- Europe
- Adopted
- 1937
What the flag of Netherlands means
The flag began as the orange, white and blue of William of Orange, leader of the 16th-century revolt against Spain. Orange later gave way to red, perhaps because the orange dye faded. It is one of the oldest tricolours in use.
Where is Netherlands?
Netherlands is in Europe. The nearest countries in Battuta are Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, United Kingdom and Denmark. 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 Netherlands adopted?
The current flag of Netherlands was adopted in 1937.
What colours are on the flag of Netherlands?
The main colours of the flag of Netherlands are red, white and blue.
Which flags look like the flag of Netherlands?
The flag of Netherlands is often confused with the flags of Luxembourg.