Italy

civil ensign

Italy

Flag Dates

  • adopted November 9, 1947

Vexilliger Type

  • sovereign state in Southern Europe

Names

  • eng Italian Republic official name
  • ita Repubblica italiana official name
  • eng Italy
  • ita Italia

Shape

2:3
  • quadrilateral → rectangular → elongated

Division

  • vertical
  • number of stripes 3 stripes
  • stripe symmetry symmetric stripes
  • additional area no additional area
  • stripe areas equal
  • division lines straight

Colors

  • R
    base red
  • W
    white
  • B
    base blue
  • Au
    gold
  • V+
    dark green

Elements

  • coat of arms (shield)
  • vertical stripe
  • vertical stripe
  • vertical stripe