Italy
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 301,336 km²
- Capital
- Rome
- ISO
- IT
What the flag means
The colors have no official meaning. The flag is said to have been born around 1797 from the French tricolor, with the green of the Milan civic guard’s uniforms added. One explanation is that green stands for the plains, white for the snow of the Alps, and red for the blood of battle.
Fun facts
- FlagItaly’s flag is a vertical tricolor of green, white and red, known as the “Tricolore” (tricolor).
- GeographyThe Italian Peninsula is famous for being shaped like a boot.
- GeographyThere are 2 independent countries within Italy’s territory: Vatican City and San Marino.
- CulturePizza Margherita is said to represent the 3 colors of the Italian flag with basil, mozzarella, and tomato.
