The civil flag of Saxony-Anhalt (German: Sachsen-Anhalt), a federal land of Germany, is a bicolour of yellow over black.
The state flag is the same, but with the coat of arms in the middle.
Symbolism[]
The flag is based on the flag of the former Prussian Province of Saxony, which in its turn was based on the older (pre-1806) flag of the Kingdom of Saxony.
History[]
After World War Two, Anhalt was combined with the former Prussian Province of Saxony to become the state (Land) of Sachsen-Anhalt, abolished 1952 but then later re-established 1991.
After the reintroduction of Länder in the German Democratic Republic in 1990 there were several flags that were used inofficially in Saxony-Anhalt. The law on the new symbols was passed 20th December 1990 and enacted 30th January 1991.
Nickname[]
- Yellow and Black
References[]
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