Flag Italy

1. Flag Italy

2. Italy Flag Description:
• The flag of Italy features three equal and vertical bands, making it a
tricolor flag. The hoist side has a green band; white forms the center
band; and the outer stripe is red. The red and white parts of the flag
were borrowed from the official colors of the Milanese flag, and the
green was added to represent the Civic Guards of Milan. When hung
vertically, the flag is to be rotated 90 degrees. The green is said to
represent hope and joy, the white symbolizes peace and honesty, and
the red stands for strength and valor. Another interpretation of the
Italian flag's colors is that the red shows the violent struggle to
become a unified and independent nation, the green symbolizes the
landscapes of Italy, while the white represents the snow-capped Alps.

3. Standard Specifications
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The aspect ratio of the Italian flag is 2:3. In 2003, the opposition
leaders of Italy accused Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of
introducing changes to the colors of the flag. After much debate, the
colors of the flag were defined and standardized in reference to the
Pantone Matching System (PMS). The green used is "Fern Green"
(Number 17-6153 TC), the white is "Bright White" (Number 11-0601
TC), and the red is "Flame Scarlet" (Number 18-1662 TC). These
standards apply to flags produced on polyester bunting fabric.

4. Flag Italy