Germany Flag - Official National Flag Design and Symbolism #1260347 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of Germany consists of three horizontal stripes: black at the top, red in the middle, and gold (officially *Gelb*, often rendered as yellow) at the bottom. It was first used during the 1848 revolution and officially reinstated in 1949 for the Federal Republic of Germany, symbolizing democratic values and national unity after World War II. The colors derive from the uniforms of the Lützow Free Corps and later became emblematic of liberal movements across German-speaking lands.

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