Italian Flag - Symbol of Italy’s Heritage and Unity #1664013 (License: Personal Use)

The Italian flag, adopted in 1946 after the fall of the monarchy, consists of three equal vertical stripes-green (hoist side), white (center), and red (fly side). Its colors symbolize hope, faith, and charity, rooted in the ideals of the French Revolution and Italian unification. The design has remained unchanged since its official adoption as the national flag of the Italian Republic.

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