Flag of Germany

About This Flag

The German flag consists of three equal horizontal bands of black, red, and gold (yellow). These colors have been associated with Germany since the early 19th century.

Capital: Berlin

Current flag adopted: 1949

Colors & Design

Pattern: Horizontal Stripes

Fun Facts

• The black-red-gold colors were first used by German student fraternities in 1815.
• Germany's flag was briefly replaced with a swastika flag from 1933-1945; the current design was restored in 1949.

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