Flag Adopted
1919
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Flag Proportion: |
1:2 |
| Capital: |
Dublin |
| Language: |
Irish, English |
| Currency: |
Euro |
| Old Currency: |
Punt |
| Continent: |
Europe |
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This Irish flag dates back to the middle 1800's. It was born in
the struggles for freedom from the British and is similar to the
French flag as a tribute to the French revolution. The green stands
for the " Emerald Isle " and the Catholic majority. The orange
represents Protestants and was taken from the colors of the House
of Orange-Nassau. The white represents the desire for peace between
the religious groups. The white is sometimes attributed to the
Presbyterians.
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