German flag

Black, red, gold

The German flag is a horizontal tricolor of black, red, and gold, adopted in 1949 for West Germany and retained after reunification.

These colors date to the early 19th century, associated with movements for German unity and democracy.

The German flag flew at half-staff after the attack.

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