Flag of Italy

What does the flag of Italy mean?

The most common interpretation is that the green represents hope, the white faith, and the red charity. Another is that the green represents the country's plains and hills, the white the snow-capped Alps, and the red the blood spilt in the Wars of Italian Independence.

Colours and what they stand for

• Green

  Hope

• White

  Faith

• Red

  Charity

History

The current flag was adopted on 1 January 1948. The design was first used in 1797.

Flags often confused with Italy

• Hungary
• Mexico

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