Flag of Italy

About This Flag

The flag of Italy, known as il Tricolore, features three equal vertical stripes of green, white, and red. It was inspired by the French flag and is similar to the flags of Ireland, Mexico, and Ivory Coast.

Capital: Rome

Current flag adopted: 1948

Colors & Design

Pattern: Vertical Stripes

Fun Facts

• The Italian tricolor was first used in 1797.
• Italy's flag is often confused with Mexico's flag, but Mexico's includes a coat of arms and has slightly different proportions.

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