Flag of Liguria
The flag of Liguria is one of the official symbols of the region of Liguria, Italy. The current flag was adopted on 7 July 1997.[1][2]
Use | Civil and state flag |
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Proportion | 2:3 |
Adopted | 7 July 1997 |
Design | A vertical tricolor of green, red and blue; charged with the coat of arms of Liguria. |
Symbolism
Each color has the following meaning:
- The green represents the Ligurian Alps and the Ligurian Apennines;
- The red represents the blood shed for Italian unification;
- The blue represents the Ligurian Sea.
At the center of the flag is the coat of arms of Liguria: a stylized caravel, symbolizing the maritime traditions of the region and its great navigators, positioned below the historical flag of the Republic of Genoa (the current flag of the modern-day city of Genoa). The four six-pointed stars imposed on the Genovese flag represent the four provinces of Liguria: the Province of Genoa, the Province of Imperia, the Province of La Spezia, and the Province of Savona.
Gallery
Flag of the Republic of Genoa (1005–1797), and the current flag of the modern-day city of Genoa.
Principality of Seborga (12th century-1729) (speculative)
Flag Of Liguria Media
Proposed Flag of Liguria by Lega Liguria
References
- ↑ "Flag Identifier". Retrieved 17 March 2017.
- ↑ Breschi, Roberto. "ITALY - Regions" (in italiano). Retrieved 17 March 2017.