Flag of Germany |
Flag of Germany w/ Eagle |
Flag Proportion: |
3:5 |
| Capital: |
Berlin |
| Language: |
German |
| Currency: |
Euro |
| Old Currency: |
Deutsche Mark |
U N Member
Flag Adopted
1919
Readopted
1949
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Continent: |
Europe |
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The colors of this flag were taken from the uniforms of Baron
von Luetzow's volunteers which fought in the Napoleonic wars.
They wore black jackets with red lapels and gold buttons. The
flag was first used in 1832 until 1892 when the Bismarck replaced
the flag with his colors of black, white and red. In 1919 with
Germany's defeat, Germany was declared a Republic and the black,
red and gold tri-color was adopted. In 1933 the Nazi party replaced
the flag with their swastika flags. After the war, in 1949, the
tricolor was reinstated. |
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