Flag of Italy: Colours, Meaning and Facts

Flag of Italy

Quick facts

Region
Europe
Capital
Rome
Adopted
19 Jun 1946
Layout
vertical

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Meaning & symbolism

Green for the country's hills, white for the snowy Alps, red for the blood spilled in wars of independence.

Inspired by the French tricolour, adopted after Napoleon's Italian campaign.

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Region & capital

Italy sits in Europe — Southern Europe. Its capital is Rome.

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Frequently asked

What are the colours on the flag of Italy?
Italy's flag uses green, white, red. Green for the country's hills, white for the snowy Alps, red for the blood spilled in wars of independence.
When was the flag of Italy adopted?
The current flag was adopted on 19 June 1946.
What is the capital of Italy?
The capital is Rome.
Which flags look similar to Italy's?
Commonly confused with IE, MX, HU, BG. See the similar-flags rail below.