Flag of Germany
The flag of Germany is a horizontal tricolor of black, red and gold, in three bands of equal height. The color usually described as yellow is officially gold. The national flag has no emblem and proportions of 3:5, while federal authorities use a version with the federal eagle.
Colors
- Black #080808 · 33%
- Red #D80808 · 33%
- Yellow #F8C808 · 33%
Proportions: 3:5
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Germany
The colors go back to the uniforms of the Lützow Free Corps, which fought against Napoleon, and became a symbol of the movement for a united, democratic Germany in the 1848 revolutions. The tricolor was the flag of the Weimar Republic from 1919 and was adopted by West Germany in 1949; it has been the flag of reunified Germany since 1990.
Map of Germany
Germany is a country in Central Europe with coasts on the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. It borders nine countries: Denmark, Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Germany?
The flag of Germany is black, red, and yellow.
What are the proportions of the flag of Germany?
The flag of Germany has a ratio of 3:5 (height to width).
What does the flag of Germany mean?
The colors go back to the uniforms of the Lützow Free Corps, which fought against Napoleon, and became a symbol of the movement for a united, democratic Germany in the 1848 revolutions. The tricolor was the flag of the Weimar Republic from 1919 and was adopted by West Germany in 1949; it has been the flag of reunified Germany since 1990.
Can I download the flag of Germany?
Yes: this page has the flag of Germany as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (User:SKopp, User:Madden, and other users).
