Flag of The Netherlands

NL · 2:3

Official Palette

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Symbolism

Red represents bravery, strength, and valor. White represents peace and honesty. Blue represents vigilance, truth, loyalty, and justice.

History

The oldest tricolor still in continuous use. Originally orange, white, and blue (the 'Prince's Flag' of William of Orange), the orange was replaced by red in the 17th century for better visibility at sea.

Construction

A 2:3 ratio. Three equal horizontal bands of red, white, and blue.

Country Specifications

Capital: Amsterdam
Population: 18.1M

2.4% of Europe
Languages: Dutch
Continent: Europe
Subregion: Benelux
Landlocked: No
Borders: Belgium Germany
ISO 3166-1: NL

Flag Identification

Proportions: 2:3 (≈0.67)
Total Colors: 3
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands

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