Flag of Italy
Western Europe · IT · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionWestern Europe
- ISO codeIT
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Italy |
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| Country | Italy |
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| Official Name | Italian Republic |
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| Capital | Rome |
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| Continent | Europe |
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| Region | Southern Europe |
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| ISO Code | IT / ITA |
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| Internet Domain | .it |
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| Calling Code | +39 |
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| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
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| Official Language(s) | Italian |
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| Demonym | Italian |
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| Area | 301,336 km² |
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| Population | 60,421,760 (approx.) |
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| Coastline | Has a sea coast |
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| United Nations Member | Yes |
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Flag Specifications
| Official Flag Name | Flag of Italy |
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| Current Version Adopted | 19 June 1946 |
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| Design First Used | 7 January 1797 |
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| Flag Proportion | 2:3 |
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| Flag Shape | Rectangular |
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| Number of Colours | 3 |
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| Main Colours | Green, White, Red |
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| Designer | Based on the cockade of the Cispadane Republic |
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| Design Type | Vertical tricolour |
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| Nickname | Il Tricolore |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Italy |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Green | | #008C45 | 0, 140, 69 | 100, 0, 51, 45 | No official Pantone reference |
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| White | | #F4F5F0 | 244, 245, 240 | 0, 0, 2, 4 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Red | | #CD212A | 205, 33, 42 | 0, 84, 80, 20 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Green | Stands for the countryside and hope. |
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| White | Stands for the Alpine snows and faith. |
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| Red | Stands for the blood of the wars of unification and charity. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 7 January 1797 | The Cispadane Republic adopts the tricolour at Reggio Emilia |
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| 1861 | Becomes the flag of the Kingdom of Italy with the Savoy arms |
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| 19 June 1946 | The arms are removed on the founding of the republic |
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| Present | The flag remains in official use |
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Flag Dimensions and Construction
| Official Ratio (height : width) | 2:3 |
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| Hoist (height) | 2 units |
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| Fly (width) | 3 units |
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| Layout | Vertical tricolour |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | Three equal vertical bands |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Presidential Decree of 2006 fixing the official shades |
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How the Flag of Italy Is Used
| Setting | Flown | Notes |
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| Government buildings | Yes | Flown on official premises |
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| Schools and public institutions | Yes | Common in daily and ceremonial use |
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| Private and civil use | Yes | May be flown by members of the public |
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| Public holidays and commemorations | Yes | Displayed on national days of remembrance |
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| Armed forces | Yes | Carried by the military as a war flag or colour |
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| Naval ensign | Yes | Flown by naval and merchant vessels |
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| Embassies and consulates | Yes | Flown at diplomatic missions abroad |
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| International sport | Yes | Used at the Olympic Games and world championships |
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| United Nations building | Yes | Flown in the row of member states |
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Other Official Flags of Italy
| Flag Type | Purpose | In Use |
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| National flag | The primary flag shown on this page | Yes |
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| Civil flag | Flown by private citizens and organisations | Yes |
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| War flag | Carried by the armed forces on land | Yes |
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| Naval ensign | Flown at sea by naval and merchant vessels | Yes |
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| Air force ensign | Used by the air force | Yes |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | Yes |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | No |
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| Historical flags | Earlier designs no longer in official use | Yes |
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Quick Facts About the Flag
| Years in Use (current design) | 80 years |
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| Adoption Date | 19 June 1946 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 7 January 1797 |
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| Designer | Based on the cockade of the Cispadane Republic |
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| Nickname | Il Tricolore |
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| Dominant Colour | Green |
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| Flags It Resembles | Mexico and Ireland use similar green-white-red arrangements |
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| Notable Feature | Vertical tricolour |
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