Europe Capitals Flags And Symbols

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• The Flag of Europe consists of twelve golden stars arranged in a circle on a blue field.
• The Flag of Europe was designed and officially adopted by the Council of Europe in 1955.
• The twelve stars on the Flag of Europe symbolize unity, solidarity, and harmony among the peoples of Europe.
• The number of stars on the Flag of Europe does not correspond to the number of EU member countries.
• Paris is the capital city of France, whose flag features three vertical stripes of blue, white, and red.
• Berlin is the capital city of Germany, whose flag features three horizontal stripes of black, red, and gold.
• Rome is the capital city of Italy, whose flag features three vertical stripes of green, white, and red.
• London is the capital city of the United Kingdom, whose flag is known as the Union Jack and combines the crosses of St. George, St. Andrew, and St. Patrick.
• Madrid is the capital city of Spain, whose flag features three horizontal stripes of red, yellow (double width), and red.
• The Greek flag features blue and white stripes and a cross, symbolizing the sky, sea, and the Eastern Orthodox Christian religion.
• The flag of the Vatican City features yellow and white vertical bands representing the gold and silver keys of Saint Peter.
• The flag of Belgium features three vertical stripes of black, yellow, and red, derived from the colors of its national coat of arms.