Italy Flag - Official National Flag of the Italian Republic #2306943 (License: Personal Use)

The flag of Italy, known as the “tricolore,” consists of three equal vertical bands-green (hoist side), white, and red-representing hope, faith, and charity respectively. Officially adopted on June 19, 1946, following the referendum that established the Italian Republic, it evolved from the Napoleonic Cisalpine Republic flag of 1797. Its design has remained unchanged since, embodying national unity and democratic values.

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