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Flag of Hungary

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9.5M
1957
Flag of Hungary
HU | 1:2

Official Palette

Symbolism

Red represents strength and the blood of patriots, white represents faithfulness and freedom, and green represents hope and the pastures of Hungary.

History

The tricolor design is based on the French flag and emerged during the 1848 revolution against the Habsburgs. It was officially adopted on May 23, 1957 (after the communist arms were removed during the 1956 uprising).

Construction

A 1:2 ratio. Three equal horizontal bands of red, white, and green.

Color Meanings

red: Strength and the blood shed by patriots
white: Faithfulness, freedom, and purity
green: Hope and the lush pastures of the nation

Country Facts

Population
9.5M

1.0% of Europe

Capital
Budapest
Languages
Hungarian
Continent
Europe
Subregion
Central Europe
Landlocked
Yes
Borders
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ISO 3166-1
HU

Flag Identification

Adopted
May 23, 1957
Proportions

1:2

12
Total Colors
3
Primary Layout
Horizontal bands

Influences

French Tricolor

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Flag Protocol

  • Horizontal stripes must be of equal height
  • No emblem is typically used on the civil flag

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