North Rhine-Westphalia

North Rhine-Westphalia
3:5

Flag Dates

  • in use since 1948
  • adopted March 10, 1953

Vexilliger Type

  • state in Germany

Shape

3:5
  • quadrilateral → rectangular → elongated

Division

  • horizontal
  • 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
  • V+
    dark green
  • Au
    gold

Elements

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