Germany

For the former names of Germany, see Nazi Germany and/or German Empire.
The flag of Germany is a horizontal equal tricolour of black, red, and gold.
==Symbolism==
The colors of the flag are the colors used by Prussia in the Napoleonic Wars in 1806. This was adopted in 1813.WikiAnswers - What do the colors on the German flag represent
The flag's colors are borrowed from the German coat of arms.
Other interpretations attribute the colors with the following meanings: Black symbolizes determination, Red represents hardiness, valor, strength, and bravery, while Yellow signifies generosity.
==History ==
Because of Germany's long history as many different countries and nations, the land of Germany has had many different flags flown over it.
File:Germany.svg|German Confederation (1848-1866)
File:German Empire.svg|North German Confederation (1867-1871)
File:German Empire.svg|German Empire (1871–1918)
File:Germany Weimar.svg|Weimar Republic (1919-1933)
File:Germany (1933-1935).svg|Nazi Germany (1933-1935)
File:Germany (1935-1945).svg|Nazi Germany (1935-1945)
File:Germany.svg|West Germany (1949-1990)
File:Germany.svg|East Germany (1949–1959)
File:East Germany.svg|East Germany (1959-1990)
File:Germany.svg|Current German flag
==Nickname==
*Black, Red, and Yellow
**Schwarz, Rot und Gelb
*Black, White, and Red (1871-1918)
**Schwarz, Weiß und Rot
==References==
==European Nations==
==See also==
* Germany/Cities and Towns
* Germany/States
* Germany/Political Parties
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