Italian Flag - National Symbol of Italy #2306616 (License: Personal Use)

The Italian flag, known as “Il Tricolore,” consists of three vertical bands: green (hoist side), white, and red. Adopted on January 1, 1948, it symbolizes hope (green), faith (white), and charity (red), rooted in the ideals of the French Revolution and Italian unification. Its design has remained unchanged since 1946, following the establishment of the Italian Republic.

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