Hungary’s Flag Colors Date Back to 13th Century

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The three colors of Hungary's flag date back to the 13th century. The red, white, and green tricolor flag was officially adopted. Red represents blood shed for the nation, white symbolizes Hungary's rivers and peace, while green stands for the country's greenery. The flag's history traces back to Hungarian rulers using these colors before the 13th century. It gained prominence during the 1848-49 Habsburg resistance. After several changes, the current design without emblems was adopted in 1957, keeping the traditional tricolor intact. (Updated 3 Oct 2025, 18:39 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• The three colors of Hungary's flag date back to the 13th century
• The red, white, and green tricolor flag was officially adopted
• Red represents blood shed for the nation, white symbolizes Hungary's rivers and peace, while green stands for the country's greenery