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flag: Italy
Unicode: 1F1EE 1F1F9
Description
The national flag of Italy, consisting of three vertical stripes of green, white, and red. It is often referred to as 'il Tricolore'.
Group:
Flags > country-flag
Status:
fully-qualified
Backstory
The current design of the Italian flag was adopted on June 19, 1798, inspired by the French Tricolour. The colors are said to represent hope (green), faith (white), and charity/love (red), or alternatively, the green of the country's plains and hills, the white of the Alps, and the red of the blood shed in Italy's wars of independence. It was officially recognized as the national flag of the Italian Republic in 1948.
Usage Examples
- Expressing Italian pride: 'Forza Italia! 🇮🇹'
- Referring to Italian food: 'Craving some authentic pasta tonight! 🇮🇹🍝'
- Indicating origin: 'Made in Italy 🇮🇹'
- During sporting events: 'Cheering for the Azzurri! 🇮🇹⚽'
Cultural Differences
Global:
Universally recognized as the flag of Italy.
Within Italy:
A deeply meaningful national symbol, representing unity, history, and independence.