Flag of the Netherlands
Flag NameFlag of the Netherlands
Country NameNetherlands
ISO 3166-1 alpha-2NL
Date Adopted1937-02-19
Adoption Statusofficial
Flag Typenational
Aspect Ratio2:3
Primary ColorsRed, White, Blue
Symbolism DescriptionThe colors are derived from the Prince's Flag (Prinsenvlag) of the Dutch Republic, which originally featured orange instead of red. The red is often associated with courage and bravery, the white with peace and honesty, and the blue with loyalty and truth. The change from orange to red is attributed to various historical factors, including better visibility at sea and the historical presence of red in earlier Dutch flags.
Symbolism Categorieshistory
DesignerEvolved over time; no single designer for the modern form.
Canton DetailsN/A
Related FlagsFlag of Luxembourg, Flag of Russia, Flag of France
Legal DescriptionThe colors and proportions were officially defined by Royal Decree on 19 February 1937.
Description
A horizontal tricolor flag consisting of three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white (middle), and blue (bottom). It is one of the oldest tricolors in continuous use.
