Flag of Germany: Colours, Meaning and Facts
Quick facts
- Region
- Europe
- Capital
- Berlin
- Adopted
- 23 May 1949
- Layout
- horizontal
Colour breakdown
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Meaning & symbolism
Unity, justice and freedom. Also the colours of the Holy Roman Empire.
The colours come from the uniforms of the Lützow Free Corps who fought against Napoleon.
Region & capital
Germany sits in Europe — Western Europe. Its capital is Berlin.
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Frequently asked
- What are the colours on the flag of Germany?
- Germany's flag uses black, red, yellow. Unity, justice and freedom. Also the colours of the Holy Roman Empire.
- When was the flag of Germany adopted?
- The current flag was adopted on 23 May 1949.
- What is the capital of Germany?
- The capital is Berlin.
- Which flags look similar to Germany's?
- Commonly confused with BE, LT, UG. See the similar-flags rail below.
