Groningen

The flag of the Dutch province of Groningen has a white cross design with the upper hoist and lower fly sections red, and the remaining two sections blue. Inside the white cross is a thinner green cross.
The flag was adopted on February 17, 1950, and designed by Jan Tuin.
==Symbolism==
The colours are based off of the Groningen coat of arms. The white and green cross symbolizes Groningen, the capital city of the province.Provincie Groningen - Flag Red, white, and blue are found on the coat of arms of the Ommelanden, the areas of the province surrounding the capital city. The colours of the city are placed in the centre to symbolise the central location of the city within the province.
==History==
In 1913, Dutch heraldist Titus van der Laars proposed several flag designs for the province, aiming to merge elements from both the city and the Ommelanden. His suggestions included variations that incorporated the colors red, white, blue, and green, reflecting the respective coats of arms. However, these designs did not gain official acceptance.
The current flag was designed by Jan Tuin, a member of the Provincial Executive of Groningen and later the mayor of the city.Flag of Groningen (Province) on en.wikipedia.org
==References==
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