Flag of Netherlands: Colours, Meaning and Facts
Quick facts
- Region
- Europe
- Capital
- Amsterdam
- Adopted
- 19 Feb 1937
- Layout
- horizontal
Colour breakdown
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Meaning & symbolism
Red, white and blue derive from the coat of arms of William of Orange, leader of the Dutch Revolt.
Originally orange-white-blue — the orange faded to red at sea and stuck.
Region & capital
Netherlands sits in Europe — Western Europe. Its capital is Amsterdam.
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Frequently asked
- What are the colours on the flag of Netherlands?
- Netherlands's flag uses red, white, blue. Red, white and blue derive from the coat of arms of William of Orange, leader of the Dutch Revolt.
- When was the flag of Netherlands adopted?
- The current flag was adopted on 19 February 1937.
- What is the capital of Netherlands?
- The capital is Amsterdam.
- Which flags look similar to Netherlands's?
- Commonly confused with FR, RU, LU, PA. See the similar-flags rail below.
