Flag of Calabria
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The flag of Calabria is one of the official symbols of the region of Calabria, Italy. The current flag was adopted on 15 June 1992.[1]
Proportion2:3
Adopted21 May 1999
DesignA blue field with the coat of arms of Calabria in the centre, and the words "Regione Calabria" above and below
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| Proportion | 2:3 |
|---|---|
| Adopted | 21 May 1999 |
| Design | A blue field with the coat of arms of Calabria in the centre, and the words "Regione Calabria" above and below |
Symbolism
The flag is the coat of arms of Calabria superimposed on the a field of blue, with the words "Regione Calabria" above and below the arms. The coat of arms, adopted on 15 June 1992, is a disc, quartered in saltire, with, clockwise from the top, a pine tree, a Teutonic cross, a light blue truncated Doric column and a Byzantine cross.[2][3]
