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   When did the Netherlands become a country?

   • The Netherlands was annexed by France from 1810 to 1813, but, after independence was regained, the new Kingdom of the Netherlands again recognized the red-white-blue flag. The flag, most recently reaffirmed by a royal decree on Feb. 19, 1937, has inspired the use of the same colours in the national flags of other countries.

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   What is the national flag of the Netherlands?

   • The national flag of the Netherlands is a tricolour flag. The horizontal fesses are bands of equal size in the colours from top to bottom, red (officially described as a "bright vermilion "), white (silver), and blue ("cobalt blue"). The flag proportions (width:length) are 2:3.

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   Where did the Dutch flag come from?

   • The first reference to the Dutch flag dates from 1572. At that time it was known as the ‘Prince’s flag’ and the colours were orange, white and blue: orange for the principality of Orange, and white and blue from the principality’s livery. During the 17th century the orange colour was gradually replaced by red.

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   What colour is a Dutch flag?

   • In the official lingo, the colours are actually clear vermilion, clear white, and cobalt blue — but who uses the word “vermillion”? While the first flag of the Netherlands was orange, white, and blue (we’ll get to that later), the orange stripe was gradually replaced by a red one during the 17th century.

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   The flag consists of three horizontal stripes in the colours of the flag of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands (red, white and blue) and it displays a monogram on the central stripe and a crown on the upper stripe, both gold-coloured.

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   Learn about the origin and evolution of the Dutch flag, a horizontal tricolour of red, white and blue. Find out how it relates to the French flag and the house of Orange, and why it is a symbol of liberty and national identity.

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   Learn about the red, white, and blue flag of the Netherlands, also known as the Prince's Flag. Discover its origin, symbolism, and how it inspired other flags around the world.

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   Learn about the Dutch flag, the oldest national tricolor in the world, and its origin, meaning and variations. Find out more about the country of Netherlands, its capital, population, currency and other information.

   • Capital city: Amsterdam
   • Official name: Kingdom of the Netherlands

   • Country codes: NL, NLD (ISO 3166-1)
   • Sovereign State: Yes

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   Flag of the Netherlands. The first reference to the Dutch flag dates from 1572. At that time it was known as the ‘Prince’s flag’ and the colours were orange, white and blue: orange for the principality of Orange, and white and blue from the principality’s livery.

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Learn about the origins and evolution of the Dutch flag, from the orange, white and blue of the Buccaneer Rebels to the red, white and blue of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Discover the significance of the orange pennant, the half-mast flag and the flag etiquette.

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    On February 19, 1937, the red, white, and blue became the official flag of the Netherlands by royal decree. At official events, an orange pennant is additionally raised above the red, white, and blue flag. For centuries, the Netherlands has hesitated about the color of the top stripe.