Italian Flag - Symbol of Italy’s Heritage and National Pride #2306629 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration depicts the national flag of Italy, commonly called “Il Tricolore,” with its three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and red. The flag was officially adopted on June 19, 1946, following the establishment of the Italian Republic, though its origins trace back to the Napoleonic era in 1797. Its colors symbolize hope (green), faith and purity (white), and charity (red), reflecting Italy’s cultural and historical identity.

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