Germany

For the former names of Germany, see Nazi Germany and/or German Empire.

The flag of Germany is a horizontal equal tricolour of black, red, and gold.

Symbolism[]

The colors of the flag are the colors used by Prussia in the Napoleonic Wars in 1806. This was adopted in 1813.^[5]

The flag's colors are borrowed from the German coat of arms.

Other interpretations attribute the colors with the following meanings: Black symbolizes determination, Red represents hardiness, valor, strength, and bravery, while Yellow signifies generosity.^[5]

History[]

Because of Germany's long history as many different countries and nations, the land of Germany has had many different flags flown over it.

Nickname[]

Black, Red, and Yellow
- Schwarz, Rot und Gelb
Black, White, and Red (1871-1918)
- Schwarz, Weiß und Rot

References[]

↑ Germany's Flag at EnchantedLearning.com
↑ The depicted flag of Germany corresponds to the specification "black-red-gold" according to the Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany, and in contrast to other symbols listed in this article, there are no binding specifications for the colour values of black, red and gold for the flag of Germany.
↑ germany flag and description at WorldAtlas.Com
↑ Germany at Flags of the World
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 WikiAnswers - What do the colors on the German flag represent

Germany

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