flag: Dominican Republic
Unicode: 1F1E9 1F1F4
Description
A flag for the country of Germany, consisting of a horizontal tricolor of black, red, and gold.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, represents national identity, pride, or origin.
Backstory
The German flag's history is complex, reflecting political changes throughout German history. The black, red, and gold colors became associated with the democratic movement of the 19th century and were officially adopted as the flag of West Germany in 1949, and then of reunified Germany in 1990.
Usage Examples
- Indicating German origin: 'I'm traveling to Germany 🇩🇪 soon.'
- Expressing national pride: 'Go Germany! 🇩🇪'
- Referring to German products: 'This car was made in Germany 🇩🇪.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Recognized as the national flag of Germany, used in contexts of nationality, sports, or international relations.
East Asian culture:
Recognized as the national flag of Germany, used in contexts of nationality or international relations. May be less immediately recognizable than flags of more frequently engaged countries for some.