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    Flag of Germany

    Flag of Germany
    A tricolour of three horizontal bands of black, red, and gold.
    Country
    Germany
    Capital
    Berlin
    Continent
    Europe
    Adopted
    1949
    Colours
    Black, Red, Gold

    What does the flag of Germany mean?

    The colours of the German flag are associated with the republican democracy formed after World War I, and represent German unity and freedom.

    Colours and what they stand for

    • Black

      Determination

    • Red

      Bravery

    • Gold

      Generosity

    History

    The black-red-gold tricolour was first adopted in 1919. The current version was adopted on 23 May 1949.

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