Ireland Flag

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Ireland flag

Country Code

IE, IRL (ISO 3166-1)

Category

Europe

Population

4,937,786

Capital

Dublin

Area

70,273 km²

Currency

Euro (€, EUR)

Calling Code

+353

Official Name

Republic of Ireland

Subregion

Northern Europe

Languages

English, Irish

Top Level Domain

.ie

Driving Side

Drive on the left

UN Status

UN Member

Highest Point

1 041 m, 3 415 ft

Lowest Point

0 m, 0 ft

International Organization Membership

United Nations,

GDP Per Capita

2018

Ireland Flag Meaning

The tricolor represents the hope for peaceful unity between Irish Catholics (green) and Protestants (orange). The white in the center symbolizes lasting truce and peace between these two communities. The flag embodies the ideal of inclusivity and unity for all Irish people, regardless of religious or political beliefs.

Ireland Flag Colors

#169B62

Green (#169B62) - Catholics and Irish republicanism

#FFFFFF

White (#FFFFFF) - peace, truce, and unity between communities

#FF883E

Orange (#FF883E) - Protestants and supporters of William of Orange

Flags often confused with Ireland

Side-by-side comparisons that explain the differences in layout, color shade and adoption year.

Frequently asked questions

What colors are on the Ireland flag?
The Ireland flag uses these colors: #169B62, #FFFFFF, #FF883E.
What is the country code for Ireland?
Ireland uses the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code IE.
What is the capital of Ireland?
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
Which continent is Ireland in?
Ireland is located in Europe.

Ireland Capital

Dublin - Capital of Ireland

Dublin - Capital of Ireland