Flag of Netherlands
Western Europe · NL · Vector source, 4:3 aspect ratio
- RegionWestern Europe
- ISO codeNL
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Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Flag of Netherlands |
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| Country | Netherlands |
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| Official Name | Kingdom of the Netherlands |
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| Capital | Amsterdam |
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| Continent | Europe |
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| Region | Western Europe |
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| ISO Code | NL / NLD |
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| Internet Domain | .nl |
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| Calling Code | +31 |
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| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
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| Official Language(s) | Dutch |
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| Demonym | Dutch |
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| Area | 41,850 km² |
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| Population | 17,231,624 (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 Netherlands |
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| Current Version Adopted | 19 February 1937 |
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| Design First Used | 1572 |
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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 | Red, White, Blue |
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| Designer | Derived from the Prince’s Flag of William of Orange |
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| Design Type | Horizontal tricolour |
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| Nickname | Driekleur |
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| Official Status | Official national flag |
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| Governing Authority | Government of Netherlands |
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Flag Colour Information
| Colour | Appearance | HEX Code | RGB | CMYK | Pantone |
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| Red | | #AE1C28 | 174, 28, 40 | 0, 84, 77, 32 | No official Pantone reference |
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| White | | #FFFFFF | 255, 255, 255 | 0, 0, 0, 0 | No official Pantone reference |
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| Blue | | #21468B | 33, 70, 139 | 76, 50, 0, 45 | No official Pantone reference |
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Flag Design and Symbolism
| Red | Stands for replaced the original orange, which faded badly at sea. |
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| White | Stands for the central band of the Prince’s Flag. |
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| Blue | Stands for the lower band, standing for loyalty. |
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Flag History
| Year / Period | Event |
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| 1572 | The orange-white-blue Prince’s Flag is flown in the Dutch Revolt |
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| 1630s | Red gradually replaces orange, which faded to yellow at sea |
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| 19 February 1937 | Royal decree fixes red-white-blue as the official colours |
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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 | Horizontal tricolour |
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| Band / Stripe Construction | Three equal horizontal bands |
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| Construction Sheet Available | Yes |
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| Governing Specification | Royal Decree of 19 February 1937 |
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How the Flag of Netherlands 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 Netherlands
| 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 | No |
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| Presidential standard | Marks the presence of the head of state | No |
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| Royal standard | Marks the presence of the monarch | Yes |
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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) | 89 years |
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| Adoption Date | 19 February 1937 |
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| Earliest Recorded Use | 1572 |
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| Designer | Derived from the Prince’s Flag of William of Orange |
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| Nickname | Driekleur |
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| Dominant Colour | Red |
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| Flags It Resembles | Luxembourg’s flag differs only in a lighter blue; Russia reverses the order |
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| Notable Feature | Horizontal tricolour |
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